Physician Assistant - Primary Care Clinic

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

Mad River Community Hospital in Arcata, CA is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Physician Assistant (PA) to join our primary care clinic. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of patient-centered care, clinical assessment, and treatment planning. As an integral part of our healthcare team, the PA will provide high-quality primary care services, promote health education, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role offers an opportunity to serve diverse populations across all age groups, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

Duties

• Conduct thorough physical examinations and health assessments to diagnose acute and chronic conditions across a broad spectrum of medical issues.
• Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans in accordance with state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
• Manage patient care through EMR system, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Perform procedures including suturing, IV insertion, catheterization, phlebotomy, and sterile technique for specimen collection or wound care when necessary.
• Provide health coaching and education tailored to individual patient needs, emphasizing disease prevention and wellness strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care, including referrals for advanced diagnostics or specialist consultations.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory guidelines including Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations for prescribing controlled substances.

Skills

• Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems; experience managing electronic health records efficiently.
• Strong clinical skills in areas such as internal medicine, gynecology, pediatrics, geriatrics, behavioral health, and acute care management.
• Knowledge of diagnostic evaluation techniques including sonography and laboratory specimen processing.
• Familiarity with CPT coding and ICD coding (ICD-9/10) for accurate documentation and billing purposes.
• Excellent client communication skills with the ability to educate patients on health conditions and treatment options clearly and compassionately.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams while maintaining professional integrity and confidentiality under HIPAA guidelines.

Join our team as a Family Nurse Practitioner to deliver compassionate primary care that improves lives through expert medical practice combined with a commitment to community health excellence!

To Apply:

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Employment with MRCH is contingent upon passing a post-offer, pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Mad River Community Hospital: A Unique Acute Care Facility

The friendly university city of Arcata, CA is home to Mad River Community Hospital, nestled between the redwoods and the Pacific Ocean, just minutes away from a river, bay, beaches and forests. Mad River Community Hospital is committed to providing the best care for our patients and a balanced work-life integration for our staff.

In addition to acute care and surgical services, the hospital provides emergency services. The hospital operates several outpatient clinics, including surgery, orthopedic, occupational health, pain management, wound care, behavioral health, three primary care clinics, and two physical therapy/sports rehabilitation clinics in Arcata and Willow Creek. There is a 2-acre on-site farm that provides our cafeteria with produce for serving patients and staff.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mad River Community Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Mad River Community Hospital complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,

including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Humboldt County – Northern California Redwood Coast

The friendly university city of Arcata, CA is home to Mad River Community Hospital , nestled between the redwoods and the Pacific Ocean, just minutes away from a river, bay, beaches and forests. Arcata is an open-minded and welcoming small city, valuing diversity, culture, art, entrepreneurship, and the protection of its beautiful natural environment. Arcata is just 80 miles south of the Oregon border and 275 miles north of San Francisco, known for clean ocean air, moderate temperatures and beautiful landscapes with giant redwoods, flowing rivers and farmlands.

Our Community

Humboldt County is home to a vibrant community and culture, with beautifully preserved Victorian-era historic towns and more artists per capita than any other county in California. Arcata offers a mild climate year-round, with many amenities of larger cities but with a small-town feel and strong sense of community. Our community is rich in the arts: music, theater, and dance performances, art galleries, hand-crafted woodwork, textiles, and visual artwork in all mediums.

Arcata is just minutes away from pristine mountains, clean, uncrowded Pacific beaches and six mountain-fed rivers. Outdoor adventures abound: cycling, fishing, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, agate hunting, beachcombing, camping, hiking, backpacking, surfing, golfing and more. With more old-growth redwoods and stretches of undeveloped coast than anywhere else in California, Humboldt County easily earns its rank among the top US destinations and one of the most beautiful counties in the U.S.

Arcata is known for a variety of locally owned specialty farm-to-table cafes and restaurants, serving exquisite, award-winning foods, wines, microbrews, and spirits, many of which are also available in our local markets. Community farms sell their fresh organic produce and flowers at the weekly farmers market, where you can also find many more locally made goods and sundries.

Arcata is home to California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt - one of only three Polytechnic universities in California. Cal Poly Humboldt offers bachelors, masters and credential programs in a wide variety of majors, including a STEM program. Our K-12 school system is outstanding and offers options of public, charter, and private schools that provide a variety of programs and initiatives for youth of all ages.

The local airport is serviced by United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Breeze Airways, with daily flights to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Burbank, Las Vegas, SeaTac, Provo, Utah, and Denver, Colorado.

With all this going for it, it’s easy to see why so many people call the north coast Home!

\nCompany Description

Mad River Community Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. Nestled in the heart of our community, we offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Our featured services showcase the best of what we have to offer, from advanced medical treatments and innovative procedures to compassionate care delivered by our skilled professionals.

Explore our services and discover how we are enhancing health and well-being across our community. At Mad River Community Hospital, your health is our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way.

Company Description

Mad River Community Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. Nestled in the heart of our community, we offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Our featured services showcase the best of what we have to offer, from advanced medical treatments and innovative procedures to compassionate care delivered by our skilled professionals.\r\n\r\nExplore our services and discover how we are enhancing health and well-being across our community. At Mad River Community Hospital, your health is our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way.