Advanced Practice - Family Medicine opening: Susanville & Westwood, CA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Family Practice/Primary Care
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Susanville & Westwood, California, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/15/24
Advanced Practitioner openings in Northern, CA
2 openings locations:
- Susanville CA - 85 miles north of Reno NV
- Westwood CA - Lake community (Plumas National Forest); 2 hrs east of Redding CA
The Job:
- Full Time
- Permanent
- NP or PA
- Primary Care
- Rural Health Clinics
- $110-150k based on experience & expertise
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Meets with new residents to orient them about services, to identify needs, and to suggest local physicians and services.
Sees ambulatory patients in the health services office for laboratory testing, examination, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic and acute episodic illnesses and minor injuries. Refers to physician as needed. Writes prescriptions and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment. Makes house calls when necessary. Schedules follow-up visits in office or unit as needed.
Performs physical examinations (pap tests, etc.).
Conducts support groups in subjects related to physical and emotional health (i.e., challenge of change, dealing with loss, dealing with chronic illness as caregiver, etc.). Coordinates health promotional activities (providing printed information, routine testing, flu shots, mammograms, etc.).
Performs staff employment physicals, TB testing, etc. Examines staff after on-the-job accidents or injuries.
Acts as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of residents and staff.
Maintains outpatient records. Records statistics and conducts research as deemed necessary by institution. Compiles reports concerning ambulatory care at facility.
Collaborates with staff to identify patients' needs and to help develop plan to meet these needs.
Serves as a member of committees dealing with health care.
Group is actively recruiting a NPs or PAs for our established medical facilities located in Susanville and Westwood, California. This is a strictly outpatient, primary care practice setting. The schedule is Monday through Friday 8-5, with the option to work 4 10s. Urgent Care is open in Susanville on Saturdays. Typical patient volume is 13-16 patients per 8-hour shift or 20 patients in a 10-hour shift. You will have the opportunity to see patients of all age groups.
Summary
The Physician Assistant will plan, direct, and evaluate resident and employee health care in ambulatory health services; examine and treat chronic and acute episodic illnesses, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries/illnesses; performs selected laboratory testing; offer referrals to physicians, write prescriptions, and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment. The Physician Assistant will also work with the medical director in the care and treatment of patients and staff.
Responsibilities
Meets with new residents to orient them about services, to identify needs, and to suggest local physicians and services.
Sees ambulatory patients in the health services office for laboratory testing, examination, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic and acute episodic illnesses and minor injuries. Refers to physician as needed. Writes prescriptions and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment. Makes house calls when necessary. Schedules follow-up visits in office or unit as needed.
Ability to accurately diagnose common medical problems and initiate treatment or make referral to physician as indicated
Skill to recognize and evaluate situations that call for a physician's immediate attention and, when necessary, initiate treatment procedures
Experience with accurately documenting findings, notes, and results in an Electronic Health Records system
Maintaining effective working relationships with patients, public, staff, and other departments and agencies
Demonstrated interpersonal and written communication skills
Team oriented; dedicated to collaborative and collective accomplishments consistent with the Agency's priorities and goals
Qualifications
One (1) year of experience in an acute care environment required (will consider training newly graduated PA if operational conditions allow)
Critical thinking skills and computer skills required
Current ACLS and BLS certifications required (must be certified through the American Heart Association)
Graduation from an accredited college or university Physician Assistant program
Possession of a Certificate or Letter of Approval to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the California Board of Medical Examiners
Benefits
NHSC Loan Repayment
Relocation
Possible Sign On
Medical, Dental, Vision
Medical license fees and DEA paid by employer
Generous PTO
Life Insurance
CME Allowance
Malpractice paid
Relocation Expenses up to $5000.00