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Job description
Physician Assistant Primary Care, MAT & Mobile Health
Location: East Los Angeles, California
Salary: $140,000 $160,000 annually
Schedule: Full-time
A mission-driven, nonprofit community health organization in Los Angeles is seeking a bilingual Physician Assistant to join its interdisciplinary primary care team. This position offers the opportunity to provide meaningful, patient-centered care to culturally diverse and medically underserved communities across multiple outpatient locations and through a mobile health program.
The organization is a Federally Qualified Health Center offering integrated medical, pediatric, behavioral health, women s health, dental, pharmacy and supportive community services. Its patient-centered approach emphasizes access, prevention, chronic disease management and addressing the medical and social factors that affect long-term health.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Physician Assistant who enjoys variety, community-based medicine and caring for patients across the lifespan. The incoming provider will serve as a float clinician throughout East Los Angeles and provide services through the organization s Mobile Health Unit. Experience treating substance use disorders and providing Medication-Assisted Treatment is required.
Competitive annual salary of $140,000 $160,000 based on experience, skills and internal equity
Full-time, outpatient position
Provide primary and preventive care to pediatric and adult patients
Float between community health locations in East Los Angeles
Participate in a Mobile Health Unit serving patients throughout the community
Work alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, behavioral health professionals, community health workers and other support staff
Integrated care model with access to behavioral health, dental, women s health, pharmacy and community resources
Care for a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population
Opportunity to make a direct impact within underserved Los Angeles communities
Responsibilities
Obtain and document comprehensive medical and social histories
Perform physical examinations and clinical assessments
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
Order and interpret laboratory testing, imaging and other diagnostic studies
Provide preventive care, health screenings, wellness education and counseling
Manage chronic conditions and support patients with long-term self-management
Provide care to patients across the lifespan, including pediatric and adult populations
Evaluate and treat patients with substance use disorders
Provide Medication-Assisted Treatment and ongoing SUD care management
Prescribe medications in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and clinical protocols
Collaborate with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
Refer patients to specialty care, behavioral health, social services and community resources
Conduct pre-visit planning and review relevant laboratory, imaging, consultation and discharge records
Provide float coverage at outpatient clinics and through the Mobile Health Unit
Support culturally and linguistically appropriate patient education and communication
Participate in team huddles, case conferences, departmental meetings and care-management activities
Assist with quality-improvement initiatives, staff education, data collection and program evaluation
Complete clinical documentation, coding and billing requirements accurately and promptly
Provide appropriate oversight and guidance to medical assistants, community health workers and other assigned team members
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Current or eligible California Physician Assistant license
Current certification as a Physician Assistant
Experience providing Medication-Assisted Treatment for substance use disorders
Experience assessing, treating and managing patients with substance use disorders
Pediatric care experience preferred
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish required
Ability to provide compassionate care to culturally and socioeconomically diverse populations
Strong clinical judgment, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Comfortable traveling between outpatient locations and working in a mobile health setting
Valid California driver s license
Reliable automobile and required automobile insurance coverage
Ability to successfully complete required background, physical and tuberculosis clearances
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Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90001, US
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