Physician Assistant/Associate

Physician Assistants/Associates (PAs) are essential members and leaders within the healthcare team at Ketchum Health Medical Clinic (KHMC). Dedicated to promoting, improving, and maintaining the health and well-being of diverse patient populations, PAs serve as key points of contact for patients and their families throughout the continuum of care. Providing comprehensive, family-centered care, PAs collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centered services. Reporting to Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU) or its designee(s) for operational and clinic/patient-care matters, PAs are responsible for delivering effective medical care while contributing to a positive, efficient, collaborative, and interprofessional work and learning environment. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Provide comprehensive family medicine services to patients across the lifespan, including preventive, acute, and chronic care management. Obtain and document complete and accurate patient histories and perform physical examinations. Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for medical conditions and illnesses. Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic studies, laboratory tests, and imaging results. Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and clinic policies. Perform procedures within the PA's scope of practice and competency. Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and health maintenance. Collaborate with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to coordinate and ensure appropriate patient care. Supervise medical staff members as appropriate and consistent with applicable laws. Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic health record (EHR). Promote continuity of care through appropriate referrals, follow-up care, and patient communication. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, clinic meetings, and organizational activities as assigned. Adhere to all clinic, university, state, federal, HIPAA, and infection control policies and procedures. Serve as a clinical preceptor for MBKU students. Participate in interprofessional and service activities, health initiatives, and MBKU events as requested. Support a professional, respectful, and culturally responsive clinical environment. Maintain current licensure, certification, continuing medical education (CME), and credentialing requirements necessary for PA practice. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by MBKU administrators or its designee. Essential Duties Provide consistent, high-quality, patient-centered medical care. Monitor, evaluate, and respond to medical conditions, laboratory findings, diagnostic results, and other clinical reports appropriately and in a timely manner. Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely medical documentation within the electronic health record. Demonstrate appropriate and compliant medical coding and billing practices for services rendered. Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, colleagues, learners, and other stakeholders. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, educational activities, and performance measures designed to enhance patient care and clinical outcomes. Participate in service and university-related activities. Support the education and professional development of Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU) students through clinical teaching and mentorship. Collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team to support continuity and coordination of care. Adhere to all applicable clinic, university, state, federal, HIPAA, and safety policies and procedures. Regular and reliable attendance is required; adhering to university attendance policy Qualification Requirements Demonstrated knowledge of family medicine principles and patient-centered care practices. Ability to assess, diagnose, and manage a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions across the lifespan. Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Commitment to professionalism, cultural humility, ethical practice, and patient confidentiality. Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical documentation. Preferred Qualifications Prior clinical experience in family medicine, primary care, community health, or outpatient clinical practice. Experience working with diverse patient populations. Experience teaching, mentoring, or precepting healthcare students. Familiarity with quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice. Bilingual or multilingual communication skills preferred. Education And/Or Experience Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate program. Current or eligibility for licensure as a Physician Assistant/Associate in the State of California. Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration or eligibility to obtain upon hire. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Preferred Experience Prior clinical experience in family medicine, primary care, community health, or outpatient clinical practice. Experience working with diverse patient populations. Experience teaching, mentoring, or precepting healthcare students. About The University

SEE YOURSELF HERE

Located on a beautiful, seven-acre campus in Fullerton, California, MBKU is an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution. MBKU is home to the Southern California College of Optometry, the School of PA Studies, College of Pharmacy and the Doctor of Medical Science Program (DMSc) . MBKU owns and operates three health care centers at their clinical teaching facility, Ketchum Health, providing a vision center and PA medical clinic practice in Orange County and second vision center in Los Angeles.

A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 1904

In 1904, Marshall B. Ketchum, MD, opened the Los Angeles School of Ophthalmology and Optometry in Los Angeles. Dr. Ketchum was a visionary entrepreneur and prominent leader in the optometric profession. He made very significant and long-standing contributions in his field of care, in California and throughout the nation. In the early ‘70s the College moved to its current home in Fullerton, CA and was renamed Southern California College of Optometry. But even the pioneering Dr. Ketchum could not have envisioned his school would grow to become Marshall B. Ketchum University, an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution encompassing multiple disciplines.

BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF HEALTH CARE EDUCATION

Marshall B. Ketchum University offers career opportunities that will put you at the forefront of health care education. You will be provided with learning and advancement opportunities, as well as a culture that recognizes the importance of fun, employee appreciation and a work-life balance. Our mission is to educate caring, inspired health care professionals who are prepared to deliver collaborative, patient-centric health care in an interprofessional environment. By joining our family, you can help us reimagine the future and inspire future health care leaders.

INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE LEADERS

At Marshall B. Ketchum University, we have led the way in interprofessional healthcare, building on a century of experience as an optometry school. In 2012, the first Physician Assistant program in Orange County was added, followed by the College of Pharmacy program in 2014. Most recently in 2024, we expanded our offerings with the addition of the fully-online Doctor of Medical Science(DMSc) program. Side-by-side in group discussions, community service, and clinical experience, our OD, PA, PharmD and DMSc students learn what it means to deliver patient-centered health care as a collaborative team of professionals. Benefits MBKU provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, free vision exams, short and long term disability, generous paid time off plans, a university-sponsored retirement plan. See our website under Employment for more details regarding benefits of working for MBKU ( MBKU is an equal opportunity employer; requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

MBKU is committed to providing an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism. In accordance with applicable federal and state laws, it is University policy to prevent the unlawful discrimination against students, applicants for admission, employees, applicants for employment and patients requesting treatment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The University also prohibits sexual harassment and harassment on any of the above bases (please refer to the Title IX page for more information). #J-18808-Ljbffr Marshall B. Ketchum University