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Physician Assistant (PA)

19 days ago

Santa Ana

Job DescriptionDescription: Principal Duties, Expectations, and Responsibilities The primary function of the Physician Assistant (PA) is to practice medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician. PAs are trained to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services, often in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. As part of the onboarding process, the candidate's cognitive and physical abilities will be assessed by the Supervising Physician to ensure the capability to meet the demands of the role effectively. The Physician Assistant will report to the Supervising Physician and will provide comprehensive primary care from pediatrics to geriatrics, in a busy community clinic setting in accordance with protocols, policies and procedures set in place. Attends clinician meetings, monthly team meetings and project meetings, as requested. The following statements for this position reflect only some specific responsibilities and are considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all duties required that may be inherent in the position: • Conducts physical assessments, administers prescribed treatment and dispenses medications, performs diagnostic tests; reviews and interprets laboratory findings and follow up in accordance with standardized procedures and protocols., • Provides surveillance of medical regimens for the patient adjust regimens within established procedures and refers complex patient care problems to the Supervising Physician for assessment and advice., • Assess, reassess, plans, counsels, teaches, and demonstrates nursing care to patients, family members or other persons who will give care to patients; assess and reassess individuals and families understanding and carrying out medical recommendations and in making necessary adjustments in the treatment regimen., • Provides teaching and counseling aimed at prevention of illness and accident modification of risk factors to health and maintenance of high-level wellness., • Accurately and concisely, documents in the patient’s medical record findings, instructions, education and services rendered., • Identifies components of the regimen that may be delegated to any other personnel and may provide teaching and/or guidance, when necessary., • Collaboratively works with other health agencies and families in the physical and emotional transitions of care while attending all STP mandatory meetings and other meetings as requested., • Provides initial care of emergencies and arranges for continuing definitive care., • Consults and collaborates with members of the health care team and with families in the assessment and management of health care problems and in the physical and emotional transitions of care., • Provides input to the development, revision and implementation of protocols, policies, and standard procedures and to the identification of program goals, objectives and chances., • Actively participates in Quality Assurance and Safety Programs., • Comply with all safety, emergency, hazard, OSHA, sterilization, clinical, quality assurance, and administrative protocols, guidelines, and standards., • Adhere to HIPAA regulations and other relevant laws to protect patient privacy and confidentiality in all communications., • Perform other duties as assigned by the executive leadership and administration., • Performance Expectations and Operational Standards, • Follows all established practice protocols and clinical standards; collaborates professionally and respectfully with the medical team; and escalates clinical or operational concerns through appropriate internal channels., • Maintains minimum productivity expectations of 20–24 patients per day, with standard 20-minute appointment intervals, unless otherwise directed. Productivity targets are subject to change based on operational capacity, clinic needs, and directives issued by the Operations Team., • For performance management purposes, “lack of production” is defined as seeing fewer than 20 patients per day, unless a revised written standard has been formally issued., • Participates in co-visits as required to support clinical oversight, quality of care, and team-based care delivery., • Any modifications to productivity expectations, clinical standards, or operational requirements must be formally communicated in writing by the Medical Manager and Chief Operating Officer (COO)., • Accountability and Compliance, • The organization may implement progressive discipline, including verbal warning, written warning, final warning, and termination of employment, and reserves the right to skip steps based on the severity of the issue or pattern of performance concerns., • Performs other duties as assigned by executive leadership and administration to support organizational operations and patient care delivery.Requirements: Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements • Certification as a Physician Assistant issued by the California Board of Physician Assistant., • Possession of DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) License, • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate, • Spanish speaking required.

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