Physician Assistant

Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of the attending physician, renders Physician Assistant services under the guidelines of the California's Physician Assistants Examining Committee under Title 16, Chapter 13.8. Supports the educational needs of Mercy Community Clinic as needed.Core Duties:Provides team-based integrated and culturally respectful patient-centered care for a panel of patients consistent with medical best practices and the policies and procedures of the organizationPerforms patient history taking, physical examination, diagnosis, develop and implement treatment plans and perform required procedures within scope of licensure, approved credentials and clinical best practice standardsOrders diagnostic testing based on clinical findings and clinical best practice standards; interprets results of diagnostic testing and implement and/or appropriate follow-up with the patient/familyComplete appropriate coding and update EMR documentation for each patient encounter consistent with clinic procedure; records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's conditionDiscusses case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan; submits health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by Medical DirectorPrescribes new and medication refills or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic proceduresProvides care and education focused on individual and family engagement and behavioral change, treatment compliance and health risk factor reduction; provides age appropriate anticipatory guidance and counseling, wellness promotion and health education to clients and/or families, including: nutrition and exercise, health maintenance, safety, substance abuse (including use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs), emotional well-bring, school and activities, behavior and developmentParticipates in clinic and operational quality improvement processes at achieving targeted clinical outcomes; participates in development and review of clinic policies and procedures. Attend scheduled team, provider and staff meetingsPerforms other related duties as assigned or requested in a professional manner#LI-DHJob RequirementsMinimum:Academic degree requiredCompletion of a specialized Physician Assistant Training Program requiredSuccessful completion of a national physician examination prior to being licensed by the Physician Assistant Board in CaliforniaLicensed as a PA in good standing from the California State Physician Assistant BoardNational Provider Identifier (NPI) member, satisfactory report from the National Practitioner Data BankAbility to successfully meet Dignity Health's credentialing program and privileging processes upon hire and biannually thereafterOne (1) year of experience as a Physician Assistant in an outpatient primary care clinic, community health center requiredSufficient training to maintain prerequisite certifications requiredCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) requiredPreferred Qualification:Graduate degreeWhere You'll WorkMercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta is a member of the Dignity Health system of health care providers and is a not-for-profit medical facility. We are designated as a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital and are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health care Organizations. In addition to our acute care hospital we also own and operate three Rural Health Clinics providing walk-in immediate care as well as scheduled appointments for routine medical needs.We are located in the northernmost area of California and are part of a network of care, including Mercy Medical Center Redding and St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff. We are passionate about patient care, committed to community outreach, advocates for the underserved, and dedicated to ensuring that quality, affordable, health services are available to all who need them. For more information visit www.mercy.org.One Community. One Mission. One California (https://youtu.be/RrPuiSnALJY?si=pvQgPZ6ZWZM60TPV)Pay Range$70.32 - $104.08/hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.