Physician Assistant (Mobile Health Unit) North East (20% Rural Differential)

San Ysidro Health • Alpine, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Primary Care Physicians in providing medical services to patients in specialized areas such as Family Practice, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine and Obstetrics/Gynecology.

Requirements

• Nationally Certified Physician Assistant by State.
• Written Examination for National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistant.
• CPR Certification
• 2 years in primary care post-clinical training.
• Some experience supervising medical assistants.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Suturing and Casting

Responsibilities

• Takes patients histories, makes assessments, records and presents pertinent data including emergent cases, to the physician.
• Assists or performs routine laboratory, screening and therapeutic procedures.
• Facilitates the physician's referral of patients to the appropriate health facilities, agencies or resources of the community.
• Administers medication to patients according to established policies.
• Coordinates the preparation of reports and written documentation including medical records, as required by the department, company, state and federal agencies.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed