Physician Assistant - Children’s Advocacy Center
County of Santa ClaraAbout the role
Posting number: 26-S46-B
Department: Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVHC)
Job classification: Physician Assistant
Posting type: Open
Categories: Health Services, Medical
Summary
Under supervision of a physician, in accordance with written policies and statutes, to perform diagnostic and therapeutic tasks in all primary care and specialty care settings.
Physician Assistants (PA's) within the Santa Clara County Healthcare System provide health care under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. They are formally trained to examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provide treatment. They practice in all settings and provide care to patients of all ages. Practice settings within our system include all Surgical Subspecialties, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Interventional Radiology, Ob/GYN, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Pain Management, Endocrinology, Urgent Care, Emergency, and Custody Medicine.
The Medical Clinic at the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to provide trauma-informed forensic medical care to children impacted by suspected abuse or neglect. This role involves conducting specialized exams, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and participating in a rotating call schedule. Candidates must have strong clinical judgment, the ability to provide expert testimony, familiarity with multidisciplinary team (MDT) practices, and compassion for children and families navigating difficult circumstances.
We are seeking candidates who bring pediatric experience and a commitment to learning. Our team provides an extensive onboarding process, including mentorship and guided teaching, to help new hires build the additional skills necessary for success in this role.
In addition to the employment standards, a qualified candidate will possess one or more of the following:
- Clinical experience in pediatrics.
- Experience in child maltreatment evaluations.
- Experience in sexual assault forensic examination.
- A forensic medical provider certification, such as a Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) certification or Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) certification.
The Power of WE: Together, we can make a greater impact. Bringing better care and expanding healthcare services across the community.
The County of Santa Clara operates Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), the second largest public health care system in California and includes four acute care hospitals, 14 clinics, and 60+ specialty and sub-specialty services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County.
Because we serve patients throughout multiple hospitals and clinics, you may have to work at different sites. We will meet any obligations we may have when this occurs.Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: SCVMC is a full-service tertiary acute care teaching hospital with 699 licensed beds providing a wide range of specialized services, including Rehabilitation, Burn, Trauma, and NICU. SCVMC was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as #6 Rehabilitation Hospital in the nation and #1 in the West and designated as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hip Fracture, and Pneumonia.
O'Connor Hospital: O'Connor Hospital (OCH) is a 358 licensed bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to residents of Santa Clara County. It was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in the county. OCH has grown significantly over the past five years in both its inpatient volume and its Emergency Department visits. Along with these volume increases other ancillary and clinical departments like imaging, lab, pharmacy, and respiratory have seen growth as well.
St. Louise Regional Hospital: Since 1989, St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH) has been caring for the residents in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical specialties. SLRH has 93 beds, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center, and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, SLRH maintains a CALSTAR 2 emergency helicopter base on the premises.
Regional Medical Center: Regional Medical Center (RMC) is a 258-bed
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