Physician Assistant / San Diego / Full Time (JR614)

Description

Position: Physician Assistant

Location: San Diego - Metro Aera 

Salary Range: $125,000 - 135,000 (Based on experience)

About Us: 

Duties: 

• Conduct patient examinations, obtain medical histories, document findings, and determine preliminary diagnoses or follow‑up needs.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests including X‑rays, EKGs, and laboratory studies.
• Perform therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, injections, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
• Exercise sound clinical judgment and consult with supervising physicians as appropriate.
• Develop and implement patient care plans; provide patient education, counseling, and progress documentation.
• Prescribe medications within state scope of practice and clinic guidelines.
• Demonstrate Service Excellence using AIDET principles (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) in all patient interactions.
• Provide general health education on topics such as nutrition, family planning, emotional wellness, and preventive care.
• Assist physicians with emergency care and complex procedures.
• Communicate promptly regarding any patient care concerns or discrepancies.
• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, attention to detail, and positive collaboration with staff and supervisors.
• Uphold strict confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and clinic policies.
• Participate in required training, meetings, and continuing education

Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)/MA in Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science or Medical Science

Experience:

• Completion of one of the following:
  • A four‑year physician assistant baccalaureate program plus one year of clinical training, or
  • A two‑year accredited PA program (requiring two years of undergraduate study) plus two years of post‑program clinical training.
• Current state accreditation based on certifying examination.
• Ongoing requirement: 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and successful recertification every six years.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Metro Family is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.