Womens Health Physician Assistant (SBC/BRIER)

SAC Health • San Bernardino, CA

16d • $131 - $184 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under physician supervision, the Physician Assistant assists with consultations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and direct patient care for uninsured, underinsured, and homeless patients. The role assesses patient health through interviews, physical examinations, and review of medical histories, and contributes to short- and long-range care planning in coordination with the physician.

The PA provides comprehensive clinical care to patients of all ages, including preventive and developmental health services, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, treatment, medication prescribing, and patient education. The position is based at the Brier Clinic in California and is scheduled five days per week, eight hours per day, Monday through Friday. Administrative hours may be remote. The position includes a shared on-call schedule and is described as supporting work/life balance and leaving on time.

The PA works in a teaching organization and collaborates with rotating physicians, residents, interns, and colleagues in a patient-centered environment. SAC Health describes its approach as culturally responsive, exceptional, patient-centered, whole-person, and team-based care.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Sciences, including didactic education and clinical rotations in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Women's Health.
• Valid Physician Assistant license in California.
• Valid DEA license in California.
• At least 1 year of prior outpatient Primary Care experience in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Women's Health is required.
• Calculator and personal computer skills, including Excel and EHR knowledge.
• Ability to use necessary computer and software programs and troubleshoot and calibrate patient-care equipment.
• Ability to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; follow or enforce policies consistently; remain calm and courteous under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, collaborate, and accept direction.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and by telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math; manage multiple assignments; problem-solve; organize and prioritize work; recall information accurately; and pay close attention to detail.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of prior outpatient Primary Care experience in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Women's Health.
• Experience working in an FQHC.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical care to patients of all ages.
• Monitor developmental health and administer preventive care, including vaccinations.
• Order injections and immunizations; perform suturing; and manage wounds and infections.
• Examine patients, obtain medical histories, and perform tests and procedures to diagnose and treat illnesses, medical conditions, and injuries.
• Interpret test results.
• Prescribe medications, develop treatment plans, and provide guidance on health, safety, nutrition, and fitness.
• Develop and implement patient management plans to provide continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families on managing illnesses and injuries and promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
• Document patient care in patient and department records using an Electronic Health Record (EHR), including assessment, treatment plans, and progress.
• Follow infection-control policies and protocols to protect patients and employees.
• Collaborate with rotating doctors, residents, and interns, and support teaching, coaching, and residency programs.
• Perform other duties as outlined in the official job description.

Benefits

• Industry-leading PTO accrual, accrued per pay period.
• Sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid jury duty.
• Bereavement leave.
• SAC Health covers approximately 85% of team member health premium costs, which may vary based on benefit plan selection.
• Retirement plan with up to 8% employer contribution.
• Continuing education and learning benefits.
• Annual mission trip.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time