Physician Assistant (PA)

Quick Facts

• Role: Physician Assistant (PA) — permanent

• Patient population: Employees and their spouses and dependents age 2+

Description

Provide evaluation and treatment of minor, non-work-related illnesses and injuries, limited primary care for stable chronic conditions, and preventive care including screenings and immunizations. Deliver occupational health injury evaluation and treatment, complete initial evaluation/stabilization for higher-acuity cases, and document clinical care in an electronic medical record. Work collaboratively with supervising physicians and other care providers while adhering to HIPAA and CDC vaccine storage/handling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat illnesses and injuries; advocate for patients and the employer
• Provide urgent care and limited primary care for chronic stable conditions
• Run preventive care programs (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol screening)
• Administer adult immunizations and influenza immunizations for children
• Perform occupational health injury evaluation and treatment
• Conduct physical exams and interpret results for regulatory/policy compliance (e.g., physical abilities testing)
• Assist with pre-employment and employee drug screens
• Communicate patient care with supervising/collaborative physicians and other appropriate providers
• Follow CDC guidelines for vaccine storage, handling, and administration
• Stabilize patients needing higher level care or EMS transport
• Complete timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record
• Maintain prompt, predictable attendance
• Provide basic CPR training/refresher training (not certification)
• Adhere strictly to HIPAA regulations for sensitive personal medical information
• Respond calmly to emergency/crisis situations
• Participate in fire drills/exercises and support disaster evacuation planning
• Meet with HR and/or ES&H teams regarding needs or concerns

Requirements

• California licensure
• NCCPA certification or AANP certification
• DEA certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers
• Ability to work flexible weekday schedule and some Saturday hours
• 3 years of relevant clinical experience preferred
• Primary care, urgent care, or emergency department experience desired

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Immediate health and dental coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• CME/professional expense support
• Malpractice coverage provided at no cost
• Bonus opportunities and relocation assistance available

Selected Clinical Skills (examples)

• Intramuscular, intravenous, and subcutaneous medication administration
• Phlebotomy including finger sticks
• Perform and interpret basic point-of-care tests
• Intravenous catheter insertion and fluid administration
• Splinting of minor orthopedic injuries
• Laceration repair (suturing and skin adhesives)
• Incision and drainage of superficial abscesses
• Ear lavage
• Trephination of subungual hematomas
• Management of cardiac arrest