Tulare County, CA Visalia , CA 93291
Posted 1 week ago
This is a continuous recruitment and can be closed at any time without notice.
Are you looking topractice medicine and maintain a positive work-life balance? A career with the
Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) allows you to focus on providingquality care without the burdens of maintaining an unrealistic patient load andschedule. Here, in a supportive, collaborative environment, and in conjunctionwith a dedicated physician, you will deliver primary care to our diversepatient population. HHSA is currently recruiting for multiple vacancies for PhysicianAssistants in the Public Health Branch. This recruitment will establish anemployment list to fill immediate and future vacancies throughout TulareCounty's Visalia Health Care Center.
The Tulare County PublicHealth Care Centers offer a progressive and innovative working environment forour employees while providing comprehensive health care in the community.Services offered to the community include family and internal medicine,pediatrics, and women's health. These positions are responsible for performingphysical screening assessments, accurately diagnosing common medical problems,and initiating treatment or making referrals to a physician as indicated. Thesuccessful candidate will work collectively and collaboratively in amulti-disciplinary team setting, acting as a liaison between the Public Health Branchand other organizations. Visalia and Farmersville Health Care Centers are
Federally Qualified Health Care (FQHC) look-alike clinics and authorized
National Health Service Corp (NHSC) sites. Mid-level providers accepting a positionin these sites may qualify to apply for a loan repayment of up to $50,000 for atwo-year work commitment. For more information on the loan repayment program,visithttp://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/.
Typical Duties
Key Responsibilities
Ability to accurately diagnose common medical problems and initiate treatment or make referral to physician as indicated
Skill to recognize and evaluate situations that call for a physician's immediate attention and, when necessary, initiate treatment procedures
Experience with accurately documenting findings, notes, and results in an Electronic Health Records system
Maintaining effective working relationships with patients, public, staff, and other departments and agencies
Demonstrated interpersonal and written communication skills
Team oriented; dedicated to collaborative and collective accomplishments consistent with the Agency's priorities and goals
Responsive, with a public service and project-delivery focus
Committed to cultural competency in theory and practice
Employment Standards
Required Qualifications
Candidates must meet the qualifications listed below by the application deadline.
Graduation from an accredited college or university Physician Assistant program
Possession of a Certificate or Letter of Approval to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the California Board of Medical Examiners
Additional Information
Benefits
Ability to earn up to $25,000 per year as a participant of our Incentive Plan
Monday-Friday schedule (half a Saturday once a month)
Voluntary participation in deferred compensation plans (457K plan) employer match up to $1,500 annually
Relocation allowance up to $3,500
And much more…please refer to the Benefits tab
For more information about this position and Tulare County, please review the
Physician Assistant flyer.
Conditions of Employment
Student Loan Forgiveness
Tulare County, CA