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Physician Assistant Orthopedic Urgent Care Los Angeles
Encino, California, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Urgent Care
Salary $115,000 – $160,000 yearly
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH DHS/DHSc Residency/Fellowship/Externship
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/30/19

Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C) in Los Angeles and Glendale areas position available to work at Urgent Care Orthopedics and Occupational Medicine Clinic in Glendale and/or San Fernando Valley.FULL TIME and PART TIME job opening for an energetic and enthusiastic Physician Assistant/ PA , who is either experienced in Orthopedic, ER, Urgent Care , Family Practice, and/or WILL TRAIN NEW GRADUATES who are hardworking and enthusiastic.

Great work environment while working alongside Orthopedic surgeons, hand surgeon, occupational medicine specialist, with a great team to help you.

Compensation of the Physician Assistant

  • Salary: $110-160,000/Year depending on experience and call schedule
  • Full Health Benefits, vacation, etc.
  • Extra-pay for call

Regular work hours with EXCELLENT PAY AND BENEFITS . EXTRA PAY AND BONUS FOR CALL.

Responsibilities of the Physician Assistant

  • Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
  • Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
  • Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
  • Obtain, compile and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results to assist with surgical procedures of physical examination.
  • Explain procedures and aftercare requirements to patients and their families
  • Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
  • Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management.
  • Provide physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.

Requirements of the Physician Assistant

  • DOT Certified PA with experience in workers compensation is a Plus.
  • Master's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Must be board certified and currently licensed in California
  • Must have the ability to work in office, emergency department or hospital
  • Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration.
  • Intermediate knowledge of and experience utilizing a personal computer and word processing software required.