Physician Assistant

About UsCommunity health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It's about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We're with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life's chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 100k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you join the team!ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSEThe Advanced Practice Provider works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. This role will provide general medical care and treatment to patients under the direction of providers. In addition, this role will assess training opportunities to promote team development.We are proud to support our healthcare professionals with a comprehensive benefits package designed to foster growth, security, and work-life balance. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:Continuing Medical Education (CME): We provide generous CME support to help you stay current and advance your medical expertise.Productivity Bonus: Your dedication pays off — earn additional income through our competitive productivity bonus program.Student Loan Forgiveness Programs: We participate in student loan forgiveness initiatives to help reduce your financial burden.Tail-End Malpractice Insurance: For your peace of mind, we offer fully covered tail-end malpractice insurance.Join a team that values your career development and personal well-being.ResponsibilitiesDIRECT PATIENT CAREPerforms comprehensive physical examinations on patients, including review of patient medical data, such as health historyOrders, administers, and interprets test results for diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory testsPerforms therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound care, and managing infectionInstructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenanceImpacts patient experiences by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracyAssesses and provides age-appropriate care to patientsTEAM SUPPORTShares accountability for overall patient health outcomes, working in coordination with care teamsOperates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholdersResponds promptly and with caring actions to patients and employeesMaintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the publicCooperates in accomplishing communicated department goals and objectivesCLINICAL ADMINISTRATIONDevelops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of carePerforms in accordance with NHC practice protocols and under the guidance and supervision of the supervising MD(s), according to the terms of the Supervisory AgreementKeeps informed of organizational activities and promote mission and goalsFunctions at highest level according to credentials and competencyEDUCATION/EXPERIENCEPhysician Assistant:Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant ProgramCalifornia State Physician Assistant License in good standingCurrent CA DEA licensure is required and is to be maintained as a condition of employmentCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques.Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skillsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formKnowledgeable about and experience with providing direct care to patientsAbility to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyExcellent planning and organizational abilityAbility to work as part of a team as well as independentlyAbility to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical mannerPhysical RequirementsAbility to lift/carry 20 lbs/weightAbility to stand for long periods of timeCOMPLIANCE (Safety & HIPPA)Follow all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare's Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediatelyMaintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practicesFollow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditionsUse appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environmentBe familiar with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exitsFollow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocolsMaintain privacy of all patient, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposesComply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligationsReport all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawfulNeighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more! Pay range: $124,100 - $191,000 per year, depending on experience.Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate's overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. xhyhwjd As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.