Physician Assistant

Who We Are:

SAC Health empowers our patients and their families to live vibrant and healthy lives through culturally responsive exceptional care. Patient-centered whole-person care. Our unique full scope team-based approach is what makes SAC Health the provider of choice for patients.

Top-Tier Patient Satisfaction Scores Largest Teaching Health Center FQHC 11 Locations offering 44 Specialties Certified Multi-Site Approved for NHSC & NCLRP loan forgiveness programs - NHSC/Nurse Corps

What We Are Looking For

Under the supervision of the physician the Physician Assistant (PA) assists with all aspects of Pediatric patient care to include consultations diagnosis and developing treatment plans. The PA will be responsible for direct patient care of our uninsured underinsured and homeless population. Contributes to physicians effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives. Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining updating and studying medical histories.

Schedule: 5 days per week 8 hours per day Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00pm Location: Indio Clinic Indio CA

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DELIVERABLES

• Provide comprehensive clinical care to patients of all ages. Monitor developmental health and administer preventive care including vaccinations.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by ordering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
• Examine patients obtain medical histories and perform tests and procedures to diagnose and treat illnesses medical conditions and injuries; interpreting test results.
• Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans and offer guidance on health safety nutrition and fitness needs. Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Educate patients and families on managing illnesses and injuries promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records using an Electronic Health Record (EHR). Maintain detailed records of assessment treatment plans and progress.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by ordering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
• Ability to collaborate teach support and function in a teaching organization that builds coaches and embraces interns and residency programs. Collaborate with rotating doctors residents and interns while continuously building a trusting safe patient centered workplace.
• Other duties as outlined in the official job description.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Masters of Physician Assistant Sciences which includes both didactic and clinical rotations (including Family Medicine Internal Medicine Pediatrics or Womens Health)
• Licensure/Certification: Valid Physician Assistant License in California. Valid DEA License in California.
• Experience: 1 years prior experience in outpatient Primary Care: Family Medicine Internal Medicine Pediatrics or Womens Health is required. 3 years prior experience in outpatient Primary Care: Family Medicine Internal Medicine Pediatrics or Womens Health. Experience working in FQHC a plus
• Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Calculator and personal computer with Excel and EHR knowledge. Ability use computer and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to relate and communicate positively effectively and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead supervise teach and collaborate; accept direction.
• Essential Mental Abilities: Able to communicate effectively in English in person in writing and on the telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail.
• Work Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Must not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visas.

EEO: SAC Health is committed to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive work environment and is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.

Full Benefits Package!

Industry Leading PTO Accrual (accrued per pay period) Sick Leave Paid Holidays Paid Jury Duty Bereavement SAC Health Covers approximately 85% of Team Member health premium costs (may vary w/benefit plan selection) Retirement - up to 8% employer contribution Continuing Education and Learning Benefits Annual Mission Trip and much more!

Learn More About the Work We Do:

SAC Healths Mission: SAC Healths mission is to reflect the healing ministry & love of Jesus Christ through healthcare education & partnerships that empower our communities to flourish.

SAC Healths Core Values: Quality Healthcare - Teamwork - Wholeness -Integrity - Compassion - Excellence - Humble Service - Respect

Required Experience:

Junior IC