Physician Assistant Part-Time/PRN

Petaluma Health Center is an eleven-time award winner in the North Bay Business Journal's Best Places to Work. We were named one of the Healthiest Companies in the North Bay by the North Bay Business Journal for five consecutive years.

Our Mission

We provide high-quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County and West Marin. We pride ourselves on patient-centered care while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff.

Benefits

• 21 Days of Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance (entire deductible paid by us)
• 30 Chiropractor and Acupuncture visits per year included with enrollment in our health insurance plans (Kaiser and WHA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Gym Membership Discounts at Active Wellness Center and 24-Hour Fitness
• 401K Matching after 1 year of employment
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance (included at no cost to the employee)
• Long Term Disability (included at no cost to the employee)
• Employee Assistance Program (included at no cost to the employee)

Job Description

The Physician Assistant will work at the top of their licensure and as part of a team of healthcare professionals to provide quality primary medical care in a compassionate and caring environment.

Responsibilities

• Taking appropriate history and physical examination of patients, and evaluating and treating patients within the usual and customary scope of licensure, practice policies and guidelines, and national certification
• Ordering pertinent diagnostics and implementing appropriate therapy according to scope of practice guidelines
• Communicating effectively with patients while involved with their healthcare, including providing appropriate patient education while answering questions and in history-taking
• Becoming an integral part of the clinical staff through participation in Medical Staff meetings, PA/NP meetings, and other committees of PHC
• Maintaining credentials by keeping all required licenses current, including but not limited to California Physician Assistant License, National Physicians Assistant Certification, DEA registration, BLS Certifications, CME hours and any other required certifications or licenses

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant training program
• 3 years of experience providing primary care in a family practice setting
• Experience working in a NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognized organization, understanding of NCQA Level 3 (highest) PCMH recognition requirements highly preferred
• Active license in good standing with the Physician Assistant Board of the Medical Board of the State of California
• Passage of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants' Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination
• Active Physician Assistant Certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc.
• Current BLS Certification
• Active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Registration in good standing

About Us

Petaluma Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.