Urgent Care Physician Assistant

Base Pay: $126,000.00 - $176,400.00/ year JOB SUMMARY

Provides health care services by performing the appropriate assessment including the history and physical exam, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, and implementing therapeutic treatment measures under the supervision of the assigned physician supervisor. Works as an integral part of the clinician staff by participating in Medical Staff and PA/NP meetings as well as other projects and committees of Shasta Community Health Center.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Take appropriate history and physical examination of patients.
Order pertinent diagnostics and implement appropriate therapy according to scope of practice guidelines.
Obtain supervising physician's consultation when problems presented are outside scope of practice or when unfamiliar with a particular aspect of the patient's care according to the PA/NP Standardized Procedures.
Communicate effectively with the patients while involved with their health care, including providing appropriate patient education while answering questions and in history taking.
Demonstrate competent knowledge in delivering health care to patients through the peer review processes including chart review, by interactions with physician preceptors and by working collaboratively with support staff and all staff of SCHC.
Become an integral part of the clinical staff through participation in Medical Staff meetings, PA/NP meetings, and other committees of SCHC.
Willingly perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned.
Responsible for maintaining current licenses to practice medicine. Copies are to be given to Human Resources.
Responsible for providing proof of earned CME hours annually to Human Resources.
Performs other duties within the scope of practice as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of current therapies and ability to involve the supervising physician when appropriate.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Completed a nationally accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program.
California license upon hire and maintain current without any limitations on license to practice.
Current PA certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician
Assistants, Inc., or NP certification through the American Nurses Association.
CPR certification upon hire and maintain current.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience working in an outpatient clinic or doctor s office.
ACLS certification.
BCLS certification.
BENEFITS

SCHC understands the importance of good health for every employee. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to ensure employees and their families receive the optimal in health care coverage, along with options to meet their needs.
Competitive wages
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
Long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Supplemental Insurances
Flexible spending account
Paid vacation
Paid sick
Paid holidays
Paid CME time and CME allowance
Employee assistance program
Jury duty pay
Bereavement pay
Prescription discount program
529 college savings plan
Educational reimbursement program
Gym membership discounts
Free telemedicine service for benefit eligible employees