Advanced Practice - Physician Assistant (PA)

Adult Care Physician AssistantLocation: Downey, CA Job Type: Locum Tenens Duration: 6 Months (Option to Extend) Schedule: Monday Friday | 8:30 AM 5:00 PM Compensation: $135.00$140.00/hourPosition OverviewAstrya Global, a Joint Commission-certified healthcare staffing agency, is seeking an experienced Adult Care Physician Assistant for a full-time opportunity in Downey, CA. This position supports a new Bridge Clinic pilot program focused on providing timely follow-up care for patients within seven days of hospital discharge through a combination of in-person, telehealth, and telephone visits.BenefitsWeekly and Overtime payMedical/Dental/Vision Insurance401K Retirement Plan (matching)Full-service credentialing and licensing departmentDedicated corporate travel team with airfare, car rental, and hotel booking$1,000 Referral BonusQualificationsCurrent CA, PA LicenseBLS CertificationProficient in electronic health records (EHR) systemsCovid Vaccination1 year of experienceDuties/ResponsibilitiesConduct post-hospital discharge follow-up visits within seven days of patient release.Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients during in-person, virtual, and telephone appointments.Develop treatment plans, coordinate follow-up care, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.Document patient encounters using Kaiser Permanente's EPIC (Health Connect) electronic medical record.Participate in training to perform outpatient procedures as the program expands