Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients

Reviews patient records

Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed

Performs a complete physical exam and records findings

Establishes presumptive diagnosis

Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures

Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention

Administers injections, immunizations and oral medications

Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances (EMR submission preferred)

Sutures wounds, performs wound care, performs biopsies, and other surgical procedures as needed and as directed by the supervising physicians

Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention

Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs

Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions

Provides patient education

Triages patient telephone calls

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician’s Assistant Program
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• – OR –
• Master's degree in nursing with advanced skills in physical assessment
• Current CA NP License / CA NP Furnishing License
• Current CA RN License
• DEA License (eligible)
• This position offers a $15k sign on bonus for Full Time  

About the Hospital

As one of the largest physician-led networks in Southern California, we have thousands of physicians and hundreds of hospitals committed to providing quality healthcare to all of the communities we serve.

Every day, our employees are inspired to make a difference in the lives of others as well as transform their own experiences to achieve a higher sense of fulfillment. Our employees become a part of an extraordinary team of people dedicated to health, wellness, and happiness for themselves and others. There is no greater reward than contributing to a positive work environment where compassion, understanding, care and attention are encouraged and valued.