Physician Assistant - Medical jobs in Visalia, CA

Physician Assistant - Medical assesses, plans, and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Being a Physician Assistant - Medical orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Participates in daily patient rounds, writes progress notes, conducts patient education, writes prescriptions, and prepares discharge summaries. Additionally, Physician Assistant - Medical requires completion of the PANCE exam administered by National Commission of the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Requires a master's degree of Health Sciences for Physician Assistants or related. Typically reports to a physician. Requires Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). Requires State license to practice. Physician Assistant - Medical's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Physician Assistant
  • Coalinga Regional Medical Center
  • Coalinga, CA FULL_TIME

  • POSITION SUMMARY
    Assists physician and/or functions as a provider on a separate basis from the physician.

    SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
    Medical supervision is provided by designated physician. Management supervision is provided by Director of Nursing/Nurse Executive or designee.

    EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
    Minimum requirements:
    1. Current ACLS certification preferred.
    2. Minimum of one year clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant is preferred.
    3. Current license/certification from the State of California indicates that the individual has met training requirements for the position.
    Knowledge of:
    1. Elements of physical assessment of adults and children.
    2. Family planning.
    3. Basics of caring for deviations from health.
    4. Community Resources.
    Ability to:
    1. Relate well with patients, families, and staff
    2. Make sound decisions in triaging patients.
    3. Provide basic first aid and minor emergency procedures.
    LICENSES/CERTIFICATION:
    Minimum requirements:
    1. NP - Registered Nurse License and Nurse Practitioner certificate.
    2. PA - Physician Assistant license preferred, interim permit considered.
    SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
    In collaboration with supervising physician, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
    1. Identify health status of patients by taking medical history, performing exam, and initiating and evaluating screening and diagnostic procedures.
    2. Provide services in accordance with Standard procedures.
    3. Determine which patient to refer to the physician for further diagnostics and treatment.
    4. Plan and assume responsibility with physician for ongoing health maintenance and clinical management of patients in stable phases of acute and chronic illnesses.
    5. Evaluate patient's emotional behavior, counsel, and instruct individuals and families regarding domestic and health related problems.
    6. Initiate orders for diagnostic laboratory tests and x-rays. Interpret and review results. Review medication refills.
    7. Assure that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred when required.
    8. Serve as clinical consultant to nursing and ancillary personnel.
    9. Coordinate work activities with families, community agencies, and other members of the health care team.
    10. Promote economies in service and lower patient costs whenever possible.
    11. Participate in development and annual review of policies and procedures. Participate in periodic medical records review.
    12. Provide "on-call" coverage as requested by the hospital.
    13. Perform other duties as assigned, i.e., jail, juvenile detention center visits, convalescent center visits, etc.

  • 19 Days Ago

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Physician Assistant - Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Central California Faculty Medical Group Inc
  • Clovis, CA FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionUniversity Orthopaedics Associates, part of Central California Faculty Medical Group (CCFMG), has an excellent opportunity for a licensed Physician Assistant. The selected candidate will po...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
  • Central California Faculty Medical Group Inc
  • Fresno, CA FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionCentral California Faculty Medical Group (CCFMG,) affiliated with the UCSF Fresno, has a position available for a full time licensed Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Thi...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Physician Assistant - General Surgery & Trauma
  • Central California Faculty Medical Group Inc
  • Fresno, CA FULL_TIME
  • Description Central California Faculty Medical Group (CCFMG) is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join an enthusiastic team in the Trauma (TSS)/Acute Care Surgical (ACS) Division that serves ...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Pulmonary Medicine
  • Central California Faculty Medical Group Inc
  • Fresno, CA FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionCentral California Faculty Medical Group (CCFMG), affiliated with UCSF Fresno, has an excellent opportunity for a licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with strong clinical ski...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Pediatric Neurology - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
  • Central California Faculty Medical Group Inc
  • Fresno, CA FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionCentral California Faculty Medical Group (CCFMG), affiliated with the UCSF Fresno, has a position available for a full time licensed Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Physician Assi...
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Physician Assistant/PA for Urgent Care
  • TransAmerica Medical Group Inc dba Prime Valley Urgent Care
  • Tulare, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Prime Valley Urgent Care in Tulare, California, is recruiting a Nurse Practitioner or Ph...
  • 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Assistant
  • Kaweah Health
  • Exeter, CA
  • Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the ...
  • 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Dermatology
  • Lyle Health
  • Visalia, CA
  • Job Description Job Description An established dermatology practice in Visalia, CA is seeking a Physician Assistant or N...
  • 5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Assistant (MA)
  • United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley
  • Reedley, CA
  • Overview: We are recruiting for Medical Assistant's (MA) to join our team in one of our state of the art health centers....
  • 5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Assistant, PRN
  • CareATC
  • Hanford, CA
  • Job Details Job Location Hanford, CA Position Type Temporary Job Category Health Care Description CareATC: Provide patie...
  • 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Assistant
  • Family Health Centers Inc
  • Selma, CA
  • Job Description Job Description We are looking for two full time Medical Assistant in our Selma and Dinuba location. Mus...
  • 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Assistant (MA)
  • United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley
  • Dinuba, CA
  • Overview: We are recruiting for Medical Assistant's (MA) to join our team in one of our state of the art health centers....
  • 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant
  • Javier Amu, MD, PC
  • Reedley, CA
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant to become a part of our team! Y...
  • 5/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Visalia (/vaɪˈseɪliə/ vy-SAYL-ee-ə) is a city situated in the agricultural San Joaquin Valley of California, approximately 230 miles (370 km) southeast of San Francisco, 190 miles (310 km) north of Los Angeles, 36 miles (58 km) west of Sequoia National Park and 43 miles (69 km) south of Fresno. The population was 130,104 as of a 2015 U.S. Census Bureau estimate. Visalia is the 5th largest city in the San Joaquin Valley after Fresno, Bakersfield, Stockton and Modesto; the 44th most populous in California; and 198th in the United States. As the county seat of Tulare County, Visalia serves as the...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Physician Assistant - Medical jobs
$110,171 to $132,130
Visalia, California area prices
were up 2.7% from a year ago

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