This is a continuous recruitment and can be closed at any time without notice.
Are you looking to practice medicine and maintain a positive work-life balance? A career with the Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) allows you to focus on providing quality care without the burdens of maintaining an unrealistic patient load and schedule. Here, in a supportive, collaborative environment, and in conjunction with a dedicated physician, you will deliver primary care to our diverse patient population. HHSA is currently recruiting for multiple vacancies for Physician Assistants in the Public Health Branch. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill immediate and future vacancies throughout Tulare County's Visalia Health Care Center.
The Tulare County Public Health Care Centers offer a progressive and innovative working environment for our 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 performing physical screening assessments, accurately diagnosing common medical problems, and initiating treatment or making referrals to a physician as indicated. The successful candidate will work collectively and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team setting, acting as a liaison between the Public Health Branch and 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 position in these sites may qualify to apply for a loan repayment of up to $50,000 for a two-year work commitment. For more information on the loan repayment program, visit http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/.
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.
Required QualificationsCandidates 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.
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- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening; furthermore, a background investigation may be conducted. Some job classes may also require a physical examination.
Student Loan Forgiveness- This position may qualify for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007, and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information, you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation.
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