Physician Assistant

Full Job Description

This is a continuous recruitment and can be closed at any time without notice.

Are you looking topractice medicine and maintain a positive work-life balance? A career with theHealth & Human Services Agency (HHSA) allows you to focus on providingquality care without the burdens of maintaining an unrealistic patient load andschedule. Here, in a supportive, collaborative environment, and in conjunctionwith a dedicated physician, you will deliver primary care to our diversepatient population. HHSA is currently recruiting for multiple vacancies for PhysicianAssistants in the Public Health Branch. This recruitment will establish anemployment list to fill immediate and future vacancies throughout TulareCounty's Visalia Health Care Center.

The Tulare County PublicHealth Care Centers offer a progressive and innovative working environment forour employees while providing comprehensive health care in the community.Services offered to the community include family and internal medicine,pediatrics, and women's health.

These positions are responsible for performingphysical screening assessments, accurately diagnosing common medical problems,and initiating treatment or making referrals to a physician as indicated.

Thesuccessful candidate will work collectively and collaboratively in amulti-disciplinary team setting, acting as a liaison between the Public Health Branchand other organizations.

Visalia and Farmersville Health Care Centers areFederally Qualified Health Care (FQHC) look-alike clinics and authorizedNational Health Service Corp (NHSC) sites.

Mid-level providers accepting a positionin these sites may qualify to apply for a loan repayment of up to $75,000 for a two-year work commitment.

For more information on the loan repayment program,visit http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to accurately diagnose common medical problems and initiate treatment or make referral to physician as indicated
• Skill to recognize and evaluate situations that call for a physician's immediate attention and, when necessary, initiate treatment procedures
• Experience with accurately documenting findings, notes, and results in an Electronic Health Records system
• Maintaining effective working relationships with patients, public, staff, and other departments and agencies
• Demonstrated interpersonal and written communication skills
• Team oriented; dedicated to collaborative and collective accomplishments consistent with the Agency's priorities and goals
• Responsive, with a public service and project-delivery focus
• Committed to cultural competency in theory and practice

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Candidates must meet the qualifications listed below by the application deadline.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university Physician Assistant program
• Possession of a Certificate or Letter of Approval to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the California Board of Medical Examiners

Additional Information

Benefits

• Ability to earn up to $25,000 per year as a participant of our Incentive Plan
• Monday–Friday schedule (half a Saturday once a month)
• Voluntary participation in deferred compensation plans (457K plan) employer match up to $1,500 annually
• Relocation allowance up to $3,500
• And much more…please refer to the Benefits tab

For more information about this position and Tulare County, please review the Physician Assistant flyer.

Conditions of Employment
The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening; furthermore, a background investigation may be conducted. Some job classes may also require a physical examination.

Student Loan Forgiveness.
This is a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007, and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation.