Senior Physician Assistant

Location: Modesto, California, United States. About the Opportunity The Health Services Agency (HSA) is seeking a Senior Physician Assistant passionate about providing high-quality care in a clinic setting and dedicated to serving patients in Family Medicine or Women’s Health. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, communicates effectively with patients and team members, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This full‑time opportunity is in our clinics located in Modesto, CA. Tentative Recruitment Schedule Application deadline: Continuous, but may close at any time. Written examination: Scheduled on a continuous basis, tentatively once per month. Position Provides a variety of primary diagnostic and medical care services under the direction of a physician. This senior position involves independent diagnostic, treatment, rehabilitative, and supportive services as a member of the primary health care or emergency medical team. The Senior Physician Assistant must achieve the full confidence and trust of the Primary Care Physician and is subject to overtime, standby, and callback assignments. Typical Tasks Secure a comprehensive patient health history and perform physical examinations. Recognize and evaluate medical problems that call for immediate attention or referral to a physician or clinic provider. Perform, or order, laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Draw blood and collect specimens as indicated for additional tests. Assist the Primary Care Physician in providing services to patients requiring continuing care, including the review of treatment and therapy plans. Perform routine therapeutic procedures. Develop diagnoses, records and present pertinent data to the collaborating physician. Collaborate with the attending primary care physician in ordering drugs and supplies, maintaining patient records and equipment. Facilitate the primary care physician's referral of patients to appropriate health facilities or other community resources. Instruct and counsel patients in matters pertaining to their physical and mental health. Define and treat mild psychiatric disorders and refer cases to psychologists, psychiatrists, or other mental health workers for further evaluation. Observe and record patient progress, update and summarize charts. Screen daily, on a rotational basis, clinical laboratory reports for emergent abnormalities. Collaborate with physicians and other members of the health‑care team in providing care and act as a consultant to their nursing staff in the area of specialization. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience) Skills / Abilities: Diagnose, treat and refer patients with abnormal health conditions. Communicate orally and prepare clear, concise written reports sufficient to explain diagnosis, patient history and follow–up. Practice basic diagnostic procedures as a medical examiner, under supervision. Facilitate the primary care physician's referral of patients. Assist in planning orientation for new nurse practitioners and physician assistants and review annually. Use thermometers, stethoscopes, blood pressure devices and small medical instruments. Assure compliance with policies, procedures and standards of care. Investigate and attempt to resolve complaints following departmental and county policy. Knowledge: Routine diagnostic and treatment techniques used in practicing primary care medicine. Ethics and laws under which medicine is practiced. Socioeconomic principles of medicine. Roles and responsibilities of community health care agencies and related health professionals. Education / Experience: Completion of a Primary Care Physician Assistant Training Program approved by the State Board of Medical Quality Assurance and possession of a certificate or letter of approval to practice as a Physician Assistant by the State Board of Medical Quality. Possession of at least one year of increasingly responsible experience as a Physician Assistant. Desirable Qualifications: One year of clinical experience in Women’s Health or Family Medicine. Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary. #J-18808-Ljbffr