PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT

Salary : $115,226.99 - $143,453.51 Annually
Location : City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type: Unclassified - Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number: HR26-044
Department: Human Resources - (UC)
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


DESCRIPTION
This position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive of $6,000. For more information on the city of Long Beach's Recruitment Incentive Program please


T HE DEPARTMENT

The Human Resources Department provides the full range of human resources support and services to 24 departments throughout the City. HR's services include labor relations, employee relations, benefits, organizational development, talent acquisition, salary, and classification administration, HRIS administration, oversight of personnel investigations, EEO compliance, occupational health services, risk management, and safety compliance. We believe that the City's greatest assets are its employees and take great pride in managing the systems that support a highly productive, innovative, caring, and customer-oriented workforce. Our mission is to support the City and its departments in attracting, developing, and retaining a highly skilled and diverse workforce. Our vision is to make Long Beach an employer of choice through commitment to service and excellence. We are determined to continue pushing boundaries and making an impact in our community and workforce.

THE POSITION
The Risk and Occupational Health Services Bureau within the Department of Human Resources is seeking candidates for a full-time Physician Assistant vacancy. This unclassified at-will position reports to the City's Occupational Health Human Resources Officer at the Occupational Health Services clinic located at Airport Plaza in the City of Long Beach.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES


This position will

• Evaluate and provide medical treatment of work-related illnesses and injuries
• Perform post-offer/pre-employment physicals for applicants
• Chart patient transactions in accordance with policies and procedures
• Obtain detailed medical histories; perform physical examinations
• Provide written prescription transmittal orders and have advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical indications, contraindications associated with dosing side effects and/or proper administration, interactions, safety and effectiveness
• Provide annual monitoring based on State and Federal requirements
• Author policies and protocols as needed
• Perform other related clinical services and duties as required

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• A valid Sate of California license as a Physician Assistant from the California Medical Board of Quality Assurance, Physician Assistant Examining Committee
• Possession of a valid Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers card
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies or a closely related field
  • Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in primary care services or public health and/or human services programs
  • A Masters of Science Degree in Physician Assistant studies or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience
• One (1) year in a supervisory capacity

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Department of Transportation (DoT) Medical Examiner certification
• DEA Registration
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA) certification

SELECTION PROCEDURE
This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on August 21, 2026 . To be considered, please submit an online application, including a resume, cover letter, licenses, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.


The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity in our workforce and are committed to creating a workplace where every employee is respected and included. We strive to reflect the diversity of our community at all levels of the organization, promote fair and equitable employment practices, advance equity, and inclusion through our work with staff and community partners, and promote transparency by publishing workforce demographic information, including diversity and pay data by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov).
Employee Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
• Deferred Compensation
• Credit Union Membership
• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).
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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand these instructions?

• Yes
• No

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Do you have a valid Sate of California license as a Physician Assistant from the California Medical Board of Quality Assurance, Physician Assistant Examining Committee AND have attached it to your application?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have possession of a valid Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers card AND have attached it to your application?

• Yes
• No

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Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies or a closely related field?

• Yes, I have a Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies or a closely related field.
• No, but I have four (4) years of experience to substitute the education.
• No, I do not have a degree and I do not have the experience to substitute.

05


Do you have two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in primary care services or public health and/or human services programs?

• Yes, I have two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in primary care services or public health and/or human services programs.
• No, I have a Master's Degree and one (1) year of experience in primary care services or public health and/or human services programs.
• I do meet any of the aforementioned options.

06


From the two (2) years of required experience, do you have at least one (1) year of experience in a supervisory capacity?

• Yes
• No

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DESIRABLE QUALIFCATIONS Do you possess a Department of Transportation (DoT) Medical Examiner certification?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA) certification?

• Yes
• No

09


Are you DEA registered?

• Yes
• No

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REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS NOTICE: I understand that required documents, such as resumes, cover letters, degrees, or transcripts, must be uploaded to my online application in PDF format at the time of filing. I also understand that any proofs submitted must contain either my name or other identifying characteristics on the form, that proof of education for academic degrees must indicate degree conferral, and that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency.

• Yes
• No

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CERTIFICATION STATEMENT: I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment.
Required Question