PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Job description:

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT FOR INTERNAL MEDICINE PRIMARY CARE PRACTICE

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Reviews & interprets the medical and social history of both male and female reproductive health; performs appropriate medical screening procedures/exams for both male and female patients; Interprets laboratory data, orders additional laboratory investigations when indicated and ensures appropriate follow-up; provides contraceptive methods: oral and topical contraceptives; provides Emergency contraception; performs medical assessment and management of internal medicine conditions, basic STI and genito-urinary conditions for both male and female clients.

Provides wellness and weight management; provides prenatal care; provides perimenopausal and menopausal services; acts as a medical consultant to clinic staff; manages emergency situations in the clinic; participates in staff meetings relating to clinic management and provides staff training in current medical procedures which are relevant to health care.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Participates in after-hours coverage if necessary; performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to perform the duties described above. A typical means of acquiring those abilities would be: graduation from an accredited program; current state license; current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.

REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to learn new skills appropriate to clinical duties; Able to work cooperatively as a member of a health care delivery team;

Requirements:

Education: State of California Certification as a Physician’s Assistant

Current BLS

Current ACLS

DEA License

NPI

Satisfactory completion of a formal Physician’s Assistant Training Program at an accredited institution

Job Type: Full or Part Time

Years of Experience: 1-2 years in a clinical setting

Preferred Language: English, Spanish is a plus but not required.

Please email your CV or any questions to d.ferromd@yahoo.com