Physician Assistant - Part Time

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. 

 

Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

Job Summary

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant: Responsible for coordination and management of direct and indirect patient care of children and adolescents in the Occupational Health department. Provide education and evaluation of wellness; provide health promotion, disease prevention information, education and services as well as care of acute infections, minor injuries and illnesses including evaluation, treatment and prescription of medications. In addition to providing the essential functions listed below, may be assigned other duties as required / assigned.

Essential Functions

1. Master’s degree in nursing or Physician Assistant Studies

2. Possession of a valid, unrestricted California License as a Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant.

3. Certification by the State of California, Board of Registered Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Board – State of California as a Physician Assistant.

4. California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number if applicable

5. DEA Registration Number

6. Possession of National Provider Identification (N.P.I.) number.

7. National Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner by either the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

8. Extensive nursing / nurse practitioner / physician assistant experience in Occupational Health

9. Certified to complete DOT exams highly desired

10. Current certification in American Heart Association BLS for healthcare provider (basic life support) required.

11. Substantial interpersonal skills necessary to instruct patients, interact with corporate clients and insurance companies and to collaborate with health team members: Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language; Sensitivity to diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

12. Basic computer skills. Experience with electronic health record highly desired.

Reports to: Supervising Physician(s), Occupational Health manager; Chief Nursing Officer

Employees Supervised: Nursing staff; clinical staff

Duties and Responsibilities

All Nurse Practitioners/Physicians Assistants are responsible and accountable in the following areas:

APP I

All current APP employees and new hire APPs at SHC with less than 2 years of APP experience start as an APP I until they are successfully promoted via the APP Career Ladder.  The APP I must perform the essential functions of their position, maintain appropriate licensures, and remain in good standing with yearly performance reviews.

APP II

The APP II will have completed 2 or more full years of practice as an APP.  Any new hires with greater than 2 years of experience as an APP will be deemed as APP II.  The APP II must perform the essential functions of their position, maintain appropriate licensures, and remain in good standing with yearly performance reviews.  For an APP applying for APP II, the APP must be employed at SHC for at least 6 months with no employment gaps to be eligible for promotion.  Successful promotion to APP II will lead to a salary increase of 2%.

Management of Patient Health/Illness Status:

1. Perform medical assessments, ordering and interpret diagnostic data, collect specimen, and point of care testing.

2. Determine diagnosis and develop treatment plan for acute, episodic, minor illnesses and injuries in accordance with established, physician-approved and Standardized Nursing Procedures and Guidelines.

3. Provide first aid services to the target populations

4. Discuss applicable cases with physician and other health professionals for patient plan of care and community referrals.

5. Provide printed educational materials on health related issues and insurance information.

6. Age specific Requirements: Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide/evaluate care appropriate to any age-