Physician Assistant



Job Details

Physician Assistant
Employer

County of Tulare

Salary

$85,915.00 - $104,707.00 Annually

Location

Visalia, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

17-032720-12

Department

HHSA

Opening Date

12/11/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) is actively recruiting for multiple vacancies for  Physician Assistants in the Mental Health Branch and Public Health Branch.  This recruitment will establish an employment list in order to fill immediate and future vacancies throughout Tulare County's Health and Mental Health Care Centers. The successful candidate must have the ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, public, staff and other departments and agencies.
 
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. This position is 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 would 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/.
 
Tulare County Mental Health has two adult mental health clinics located in Visalia and Porterville. We work with community-based providers to ensure mental health services are available throughout the county. The Mental Health Services Branch is seeking a highly motivated Physician Assistant to practice medicine with physician supervision. The successful candidate will respond to crisis situations, make assessments, provide triage and follow through with appropriate treatments, which may include ordering referrals as well as voluntary or involuntary hospitalizations. The successful candidate will conduct physicals and order diagnostic studies that may require interpretation. The position offers a flexible schedule. Candidates accepting a position in these sites would qualify to apply for a loan repayment of up to $25,000 for a one year work commitment. For more information on the loan repayment program, visit https://www.oshpd.ca.gov/HPEF/Programs/APHLRP.html. 

Typical Duties

  • Provide direct and indirect patient care services, under the supervision of a physician, within the written and approved standardized procedures
  • Perform complete physical examinations, compile thorough medical history, and initiate appropriate diagnostic and screening tests
  • Accurately diagnose common medical problems and initiate treatment or make referral to physician as indicated
  • Facilitate physician's referrals of patients to the appropriate health facilities, agencies, and resources in the community
  • Explain diagnoses and treatments to clients from a culturally diverse population
  • Assess clients in a variety of settings and provide treatment for common medical problems
  • Recognize and evaluate situations that call for a physician's immediate attention and, when necessary, initiate treatment procedures
Specific Responsibilities to Health
  • Accurately document findings, notes and results in an Electronic Health Records system
  • Follow and meet established Patient Centered Medical Home guidelines
 
Specific Responsibilities to Mental Health
  • Assist the physician in providing services to clients requiring continuing care, including the review and implementation of treatment and therapy plans
  • Provide mental health education to clients and healthcare staff
  • Initiate and respond to care for those requiring mental health services throughout the facility

Employment Standards

Required Qualifications
Candidates 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 

Additional Information

Desirable Qualifications for Health

  • Two years of experience working with an Electronic Health Records system
Desirable Qualifications for Mental Health
  • Have or plan to obtain a DEA number within three months is highly desirable for Mental Health positions
  • Knowledge of Medi-Cal terminology and related procedures
  • Experience working in the mental health field
 
Salary is negotiable based on years of experience and desirable qualifications
Conditions of Employment
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
Student Loan Forgiveness
  • This is a qualifying position 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.
 
 
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED

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Bargaining Unit 6

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount:
An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life).  This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance:
A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement:
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave:
11 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.


Sick Leave Accrual:
12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave. Sick leave buy back program after 3 years of service.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: 
$10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance:
Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation:
A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.


To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at http://co.tulare.ca.us/government/human/benefits/plans.asp

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Employer
County of Tulare
Address
2500 W Burrel Avenue

Visalia, California, 93291
Phone
(559) 636-4900

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