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About the Role
POSITION: Physician Assistant (Exempt) // Tulelake, CA or Mt. Shasta, CA
REPORTS TO: MD
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Under the direct or indirect supervision of the preceptor physician and under the medical protocols and standardized procedures on file at the facility where working, see clients presenting at the facility seeking medical services.
Diagnosis and treatment of clients presenting will be within the framework of the Physician Assistant's skill and knowledge base, and within the standardized procedures and protocols developed for the facility.
Diagnosis and treatment that falls outside of skill level and or protocols shall be handled in the following manner:
Phone consultation with Preceptor physician, or,
Reschedule back to be seen by Preceptor Physician, or,
Referral to specialty Physician in referral network, or,
Referral to hospital emergency room
In addition the PA is responsible for the supervision of medical staff and auxiliaries staff under them at the facility where they are on duty.
QUALIFICATIONS: License as a PA in California. Certification as a PA desired. Ability to work in a fast paced environment, prioritize tasks, be flexible to meet the needs of patients and co-workers, and use discretion/good judgment. Must maintain confidentiality relating to MVHC personnel, patients, and information, which could result in proprietary damage to MVHC. Must possess current valid California or Oregon Drivers license and auto liability insurance.
REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE:
Clean and appropriate business attire
Maintain licenses
Current CPR card
ACLS preferred
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: Diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions covered under the standardized procedures and protocols of the clinic. Follow and treat stabilized chronic medical conditions covered under protocols. Provide emergency medical care. Some of the conditions treatable shall include but not be limited to, suturing of simple lacerations, I & D of abscesses, cast simple not displaced fractures, provide life support until transportation to medical facility is available, removal of foreign bodies from soft tissues, etc. See that self and staff under their supervision maintain medical standards and ethics. Secure continuing education in the amount necessary to maintain licensure, and competency. Supervise and evaluate all medical staff working under them in the facility.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sitting, standing, walking, bending/stooping,
squatting/crouching, balancing, reaching, twisting/turning, pulling, stand up lifting up to
50 pounds, speaking/hearing on phone and in person, reading, writing, close eye work,
repetitive motion of hands, fine and gross manipulation, up/down and side/side hand
motion, positioning patients, exposure to bodily fluids, exposure to infectious disease,
exposure to emotional crisis of others, exposure to solvents/chemicals, exposure to
public/staff/physicians, working with others, fast work pace, frequent change, frequent
interruptions, independent problem solving, and travel by auto to other sites.
STARTING SALARY: $140,000
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