Physician Assistant Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Advanced Practice Provider - Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner

Family Health Centers of San DiegoSan Diego, CA
Onsite

About The Position

Since 1970, FHCSD’s mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers in the country, operating more than 90 sites across San Diego County and providing care to more than 227,000 patients each year — 91% of whom are low-income and 29% uninsured. With a team of more than 3,200 dedicated employees, FHCSD takes pride in the diversity of its staff, which reflects the communities it serves. Working at FHCSD offers more than a paycheck and excellent benefits — it offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of San Diego’s communities. We are currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team at Sherman Heights FHC as an Advanced Practice Provider. This clinic is located in central San Diego on the campus of Sherman Elementary School. It offers a number of vital health care services for parents, students and the surrounding neighborhood, including physicals, sick visits and vaccinations.

Requirements

  • 2 years of experience in outpatient settings
  • Current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California
  • DEA license
  • Current American Heart Association health care provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with underserved, low-income, or homeless community members preferred
  • Second language fluency desired, not required

Responsibilities

  • Provide quality and caring medical services to a diverse patient population
  • Perform routine exams, common procedures and screenings
  • Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and point-of-care tests
  • Evaluate patients with complex problems and refer to appropriate specialists
  • Exercise cultural sensitivity and seek assistance with translations if needed
  • Complete all required documentation in accordance with departmental standards
  • Comply with electronic medical record requirements, including medication reconciliation, finalizing notes, clearing out personal pool, and participating in clinic pool
  • Attend all mandatory meetings and minimize incident reports
  • Use resources efficiently and practice medicine in a cost-effective manner
  • Participate in Clinical Outcomes Program
  • Maintain behavioral standards and respectful interactions with colleagues and patients
  • Obtain good peer reviews, attend mandatory meetings and minimize incident reports
  • Work toward meeting organizational targets for all metrics
  • Participate in administrative duties and on-call schedule in a timely manner
  • Must keep all required medical credentials active and in good standing
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • CME Credit
  • NHSC Loan Repay Eligibility
  • Retirement Plan with 50% Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Extended Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance

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Based on current job postings on Teal, the average Physician Assistant salary in San Diego, CA is approximately $156,000 per year, with a typical range of $122,000 to $197,000.
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