Physician Assistant II/III - Community Health Clinics

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside University Health System Community Health Clinics have Physician Assistant opportunities throughout Riverside County.

Join our team and perform physical examinations, evaluate patient health, develop diagnoses, and perform diagnostic and medical care management services.



*Candidates with O bstetrics and Pediatric experience are highly desired.

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Schedule:
9/80F

Meet the Team:
Riverside University Health System is a leader in transforming community healthcare and inspiring wellness, bringing hope and healing to those they serve.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Take patient health histories; perform physical examinations; record findings and assess the health status of patients; identify abnormalities and/or concerns.
• Order, review and interpret diagnostic and screening procedures; perform selected diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; perform minor surgical procedures under supervision of a physician.
• Instruct and counsel patients and their families on matters pertaining to their physical and mental health; refer patients for further diagnosis and/or treatment when indicated.
• Identify patients who require immediate attention of a physician; initiate specified emergency treatment.
• Carry out approved treatment plans; assist the physician in providing services to patients requiring continuing care including the review and implementation of treatment and therapy plans.
• Assist in orienting less experienced physician assistants; collaborate with other physician assistants and physicians to review protocols for healthcare.
• Identify needs for continuing education for physician assistants, medical students, and resident physicians and make recommendations for meeting such needs.
• May present in-service training or staff development programs as designated by supervising physician.
• Participate in analysis of clinic concerns and work with other department staff to solve problems.
• Collaborate with other department staff to modify patient record-keeping requirements and forms; identify need for modification of standardized procedures for physician assistants and initiate collaboration with supervising physician to implement changes.
• Participate in community activities on health related issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Physician Assistant II
One year of experience as a Physician Assistant

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Possession of a license or interim approval to practice as a Physician Assistant, issued by the State Board of Medical Quality Assurance and current Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate (DEA).

Physician Assistant III
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in physician assistant studies, public health, health sciences, or a closely related field or a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in physician assistant studies, public health, health sciences, or closely related field or be currently certified by the National Commission on Certification o...