Physician Assistant, Temporary

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Claremont Colleges Student Health Services is seeking a skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant to provide high-quality outpatient primary and urgent care to a diverse student population in a temporary, part-time role anticipated to continue through May 15, 2026. This position offers the opportunity to practice broad-scope medicine while working collaboratively with physicians, counseling services, and campus partners. Ideal candidates are clinically confident, student-centered, and enjoy supporting the health and well-being of adolescent and young adult patients in a dynamic college health setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Clinical Responsibilities (Direct Patient Care): 90%

• Perform complete physical examinations (pre-matriculation, study abroad, employment, and sports participation) including taking medical history using the clinical techniques of observation, percussion, palpation, and auscultation
• Follow protocols, diagnoses common illnesses and injuries using the above noted techniques with the ability to distinguish between normal, normal variance, and abnormal findings based upon evaluation of the patient’s medical history and physical examination
• Select and request laboratory tests, x-rays, and diagnostic tests, interpreting test results together with a patient’s history and physical to assess a patient’s needs and problems
• Is responsible for primary care of acute and sub-acute, chronic and episodic conditions, illnesses, and injuries; assumes ongoing responsibility for a patient from discovery of the disorder to recovery under the supervision of a physician or specific protocol
• Establish and document the health care plan maintaining clear and accurate documentation of the problem, plan, outcome, and evaluation process
• Perform women’s health examinations including screening for abnormalities, contraceptive methods, pregnancy testing, and STI evaluation with referral to community specialists if needed
• Perform suturing and special procedures after demonstrating appropriate training
• Collaborate and consult with physicians for more complicated health problems
• Prescribe medication and contraceptive methods in accordance with prescriptive authority according to the State of California Physician Assistant NCCPA
• Provide immunization programs for the prevention and control of communicable diseases
• Collaborate with other health disciplines in providing care and treatment (i.e. physical therapy, athletic trainers, inhalation therapy, occupational therapy)
• Work in conjunction with Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services in management of students with mental health issues
• Work in conjunction with Health Education Outreach by providing information on health-related issues

Administrative Responsibilities: 10%

• Provide consultative services on health-related issues to other campus programs
• Review and update patient educational materials
• Participate in campus outreach programs as requested
• Participate in Quality Assurance/Improvement programs for Student Health Services
• Serve as liaison with student residential life departments, other community health care providers, and outside agencies
• Participate in professional development opportunities and in-service training
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Unless otherwise stated, the following qualifications are required to perform the essential functions of this position, or the individual must demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other qualifications not listed below.

Education/Training: Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program.

Experience: Recent successful experience as a health care provider with adolescent and young adult/college aged patients preferably in an educational setting.  Demonstrated successful experience in health education and health promotion activities

Competencies:

• Effective interviewing skills to elicit information related to needs identified by both patient and physical findings
• Ability to identify normal/abnormal findings by physical examination, interrelating physical and psychosocial aspects
• Ability to order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies and procedures relevant to identified problems
• Ability to review patient’s medical record for documentation of pertinent information and immunization record
• Ability to clearly and accurately record and document patient’s problems and treatment plans
• Ability to assess and determine when consultation and/or referral are appropriate
• Ability to utilize electronic health records
• Clearly identifies and holds self out as a Physician Assistant
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Awareness of and sensitivity to racial, cultural, religious, gender and sexual orientation diversity.
• Thorough knowledge of Physician Assistant principles, methods, and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology in English and equipment
• Thorough knowledge of uses and effects of medicines and narcotics
• Ability to observe and record or respond with therapy to medical reactions, symptoms, and behaviors
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports
• Ability to gain the interest, respect, and cooperation of patients
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students, and others
• Ability to analyze urgent and emergent situations accurately and to take prompt action
• Ability to utilize electronic health records.
• Ability to maintain a neat and professional image at all times.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with adolescent and young adult/college aged patients.
• Experience working with electronic health records.
• Experience in Emergency or Urgent Care settings
• National certification.

Work Schedule: The regular hours for this part-time, temporary position are 16 hours scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday and anticipated through of May 15, 2026. May be required to work holiday, weekend, and/or evening hours. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or business unit.

COMPENSATION

Pay: The pay rate for this position is competitive and commensurate with the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position, between $65-$85 per hour.

Benefits: Due to the temporary nature of this position, it is only eligible for the following benefits: California Sick Leave, workers’ compensation, disability, Medicare, and social security, subject to the terms and conditions in the plan documents/policies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements:

Provide evidence of the following vaccination(s):

 ☒  Tdap, Influenza, HBV, MMR, and VZV at the time of hire

 ☒  TB screening within 30 calendar days of hire, plus once per year thereafter

Sedentary work that primary involves sitting and standing:

☐  Constantly       ☒  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☐  Never

Active work that primary involves standing and walking:

☐  Constantly       ☐  Frequently             ☒  Occasionally          ☐  Never

Light work that involves moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds:

☐  Constantly       ☒  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☐  Never

Medium work that includes moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds:

☐  Constantly       ☐  Frequently             ☒  Occasionally          ☐  Never

Medium work that includes moving objects weighing up to 40 pounds:

☐  Constantly       ☐  Frequently             ☒  Occasionally          ☐  Never

Heavy work that includes moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds:

☐  Constantly       ☐  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☒  Never

Operate a computer or other work requiring repetitive movement of wrists, hands, & fingers:

☐  Constantly       ☒  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☐  Never

Operate a street legal golf cart, a company automobile, or other heavy machinery:

☐  Constantly       ☐  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☒  Never

Read or write electronic or printed materials:

☐  Constantly       ☒  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☐  Never

Communicate verbally in person, by phone or another device:

☒  Constantly       ☐  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☐  Never

Moving body into different positions to work down low, overhead, or outward:

☐  Constantly       ☐  Frequently             ☒  Occasionally          ☐  Never

Work involving climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, or similar:

☐  Constantly       ☐  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☒  Never

Work in various environments including low, high, tight, low-ventilation, or confined spaces:

☐  Constantly       ☐  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☒  Never

Work indoors in climate-controlled spaces:

☒  Constantly       ☐  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☐  Never

Work outdoors in various weather conditions:

☐  Constantly       ☐  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☒  Never

Work in a noisy environment:

☐  Constantly       ☒  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☐  Never

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, The Claremont Colleges Services will review this job description and make changes of business necessity. TCCS reserves the right to modify job duties or assign additional duties as needed.

ADA/OSHA:

This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The Claremont Colleges Services expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

TCCS is an equal opportunity employer. TCCS managers make employment decisions on the basis of merit, with the aim of having the best available person in every job. TCCS prohibits discrimination based on all characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. TCCS also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.