PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Company Description: 

Axis Community Health, a nonprofit established in 1972, provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 15,000 individuals across all age groups in the Tri-Valley area. The mission of Axis Community Health is to provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community.

Our mission is rooted in delivering high-quality patient care, encompassing primary healthcare, mental health support, and dental services. We are committed to ensuring access to essential healthcare services for every member of our community, irrespective of financial status, living situation, or insurance coverage.

Job Summary:

The role of a Physician Assistant (PA) is to provide comprehensive medical patient care under the supervision of a licensed physician, and in the specialty of board certification, following all standardized procedures and best practices. PAs are responsible for conducting patient assessments, diagnosing and treating a variety of medical conditions, performing routine physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and providing health education to patients. The PA will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, which includes support staff, MAs, RNs, clinic operation management and others to manage patient health, providing effective team-based care, and promote preventative care in an outpatient setting.

Qualifications:

• Physician Assistant (PA) degree from a recognized and accredited university.

• 1-2 years of experience working in a primary care clinical setting.

• Current and valid California Physician Assistant license in good standing and current DEA license.

• Board certification or board eligibility with a set date to take the board exam is required.

• Ability to keep accurate, clear and legible records. Ability to work with Electronic Health Records (EHR).

• Experience with EPIC Electronic Medical Records (EMR) is preferred.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or other languages is highly desirable.

• Strong analytical, employee relations, and interpersonal skills. 

• Excellent writing, business communication, editing, and proofreading skills. 

• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds. 

• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment. 

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times.  

• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships. 

• Must be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.  

• Must be able to be at work regularly and on time. 

• Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently or in a group setting. 

• A can-do attitude, attention to detail, with the ability to organize.

• Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM with minimal errors. 

• Must have good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to use Axis departmental systems.  

• Must be able to use office equipment (i.e. copier, fax, etc.).

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide direct medical ambulatory services to patients within scope to include examination, diagnosis, treatment, referral and follow-up of patients in primary care setting.

• Collaborate and work closely with supervising physician on patient care and refer patients to higher level of care when needed.

• Educate patients regarding their diagnoses, treatment options, medical prognosis, and preventative care.

•  Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and provide ongoing care and support.

• Provide all services in accordance with accepted medical standards, organizational policies, contractual requirements, and in a manner that is responsive to the needs of all patients.

• Maintain complete, accurate and legible medical records according to established protocols, completing documentation with Axis policy timelines.

• Participate in the 24-hour call schedule and provide appropriate medical triage according to established protocols as required.

• Participate in peer review and meetings as assigned.

• Complete all assigned training, including compliance and cybersecurity, in a timely manner.

• Serve as care team leader for assigned patients, providing guidance to support staff members as needed.

• Maintain licenses and board certification, completing all required continuing education in a timely manner to ensure no lapse in licensure.

• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and training events as assigned.

• May be required to perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.

Benefits:

•    *Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for direct hire providers who work 0.75-1.0 FTE (30-40 hours per week).
 •    Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee.
 •    Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
 •    Participation in our Care-Based Incentive Plan.
 •    12 paid holidays.
 •    Accrued paid time off with each pay period.
 •    Employee discount programs.
 •    Relocation bonus.
 •    License and DEA renewal fee reimbursement.
 •    Partial educational reimbursement.
 •    Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement program.
 •    Medical Malpractice Coverage.
 •    Colleague Referral Bonus Program.
 •    **National Health Service Corps Student Loan Repayment Program Participant (HPSA score is 17).

*Employees who are re-hired, internal transfers, internal promotions, consultants, contractors, or temporary staff are not eligible for this bonus. Providers must complete 90 days of active employment with Axis and maintain FTE eligibility to qualify for this bonus. Direct hires will receive a $10,000 bonus. Providers that are hired as an employee through an agency will receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

**As a Primary Care Provider with Axis Community Health you may qualify for up to $50,000 in loan repayment in exchange for a two-year service commitment.

Connect with Axis:

Company Page: https://www.axishealth.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/axiscommunityhealth 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/axis-community-health

Annual Gratitude Report: https://issuu.com/axiscommunityhealth/docs/gratitudereport2024

Physical, Cognitive, and Environmental Working Conditions:

Work is normally performed in a typical clinic office work environment (and, in some cases, telecommuting sites). The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position if the accommodation request does not cause an undue hardship.

Physical: Occasionally required to carry/lift/push/pull/move up to 20lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing, writing, reaching over the shoulder, reaching over the head, reaching outward, sitting, walking on various surfaces, standing, and bending. Occasional travel to other Axis health centers and other occasional travel will be required. 

Equipment: Frequently required to use repetitive motion of hands and feet to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, copier, and other office equipment for extended periods. 

Sensory: Frequently required to read documents, written reports, and signage. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering the phone, interacting with staff etc. Must be able to speak clearly, understand normal communication, and be understood. Must be able to see clearly and have the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships to see objects where and as they actually are.

Cognitive: Must be able to analyze the information being received, count accurately, concentrate and focus on the given task, summarize the information being received, accurately interpret written data, synthesize information from multiple sources, write summaries as needed, interpret written or verbal instructions, and recognize social or professional behavioral cues.

Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office (medical clinic/office) environments. Rare exposure to dust and loud noises. 

Disclaimer: This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, Axis Community Health reserves the right to modify or change the requirements of the job based on business necessity. 

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