Physician Assistant
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Job Location:
San Luis Obispo, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
Dignity Healths Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC) is a non-profit Community clinic organization comprised of more than 40 health centers located primarily from Ventura to Templeton spanning the coast. Our experienced physicians and advanced practice providers offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services. PHC is a part of Dignity Health Central Coasts award-winning network of outstanding hospitals imaging centers laboratories and post-acute services.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
In keeping with the Pacific Central Coast Health Centers health care philosophy the Physicians Assistant is credentialed with advanced training in areas of primary health care for adult patients including but not limited to: taking health history performing physical examination and management of acute and chronic medical conditions. Provides care in collaboration with physician members of health care team.
Essential Functions:
Demonstrates basic to intermediate skills in technology and proficient knowledge of clinical procedures.
Take a patients medical history and perform a physical examinations for any presenting problem(s).
Order specific laboratory studies and x-rays and other studies as appropriate for that patient.
Requests blood draws as required orders collection and other tests as indicated.
Counsel patients and their families on health promotion diagnosis prognosis and management possibilities.
May make necessary comprehensive referrals as required.
Diagnosis and prescribe treatment as needed.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Physician Assistant: CA (PA:CA)
- Completion of a training program or work as a physician assistant.
- Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale standards of care and professional practice guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-3 years prior PA experience.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Occupational Health Experience
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Physical Examinations
- Physiology Knowledge
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Dermal Fillers
- Medical Imaging
- Botox Experience
About Company
Dignity Health provides compassionate, high-quality, affordable health care services throughout Arizona, California and Nevada. Schedule an appointment today!
