Our busy Oceanside Urgent Care Center is hiring a Physicians Assistant to join our team. This is a permanent, full time position. YouMUSThave a minimum of one year Urgent Care, Primary Care, experience or have worked in the ER. We have a full moderate Complexity Lab, state of the art Digital X-Ray equipment and a very friendly team oriented staff. It would be ideal if the candidate has some experience in Occupational Health, Workers Comp and spoke Spanish, but not a requirement. Must have all current credentials and licenses up to date for California, INCLUDING DEA, as well, THE NARCOTICS COURSE. Salary and benefits, to include malpractice coverage are competitive and will be discussed at the time of the interview. Would prefer the candidate live in the north county. Serious candidates only.
Key responsibilities include:
Performing focused histories and physical examinations for patients presenting with acute conditions such as infections, minor injuries, and exacerbations of chronic illnesses
Ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests, including labs, X-rays, EKGs, and point-of-care testing
Developing differential diagnoses and treatment plans, including prescribing medications and therapies
Performing common urgent care procedures such as wound repair, incision and drainage, splinting, casting, foreign body removal, and abscess care
Providing patient education, discharge instructions, and follow-up recommendations
Recognizing and stabilizing emergent conditions and arranging appropriate transfer to higher levels of care when necessary
Documenting clinical encounters accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record
Collaborating with physicians, medical assistants, and radiology/lab staff to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care
Adhering to clinical guidelines, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements
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