Physician Assistant - LV Durango Family Medicine Clinic - Full Time 12 Hour (Exempt) (Non-Union)

About the Role

The Physician Assistant performs diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive, and health maintenance services under the direction and supervision of a physician. This role involves direct and indirect patient care, support of systems, research, education, and professional leadership in collaboration with healthcare team members.

The Physician Assistant takes a leading role in managing clinical aspects of the clinic, patient rounding and care, performance improvement, staffing, scheduling, and training new employees. The position requires working with all physicians in the clinic and executing duties in areas such as direct/indirect patient care, research, and education.

Responsibilities

• Conducts in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, constructs comprehensive medical histories, and performs initial and periodic physical examinations.
• Identifies and treats patients’ diseases, manages treatment of hospitalized patients, and directly performs or orders appropriate diagnostic studies.
• Develops and implements long and short-range treatment plans.
• Performs procedures such as obtaining specimens, injections, immunizations, lumbar punctures, skin biopsies, suturing, wound care, and managing conditions produced by trauma or infection.
• Writes orders to adjust medication, subject to physician review.
• Initiates consultations and monitors scheduling of patients for special tests.
• Identifies, records, and updates pertinent progress of patients, including summarizing charts and notifying physicians of changes in patient condition.
• Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding preventive care, medical problems, psychological issues, and prescribed treatments.
• Acts as a liaison with governmental agencies such as the Center for Disease Control and National Institute of Health.
• Assists with medical research projects, obtains Investigational Review Board approval for treatment protocols, and researches community resources for patient referrals.
• Maintains compliance with established policies, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Participates in in-service education programs and professional associations.
• Adheres to clinic policies including attendance, punctuality, and dress code while maintaining a professional and positive attitude.
• Obtains detailed and accurate medical histories, performs appropriate physical examinations, and delineates problems.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, coordinates referrals, records progress notes, and ensures continuity of care.
• Performs and/or interprets common laboratory, radiological, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures.
• Provides continuity of care in managing complex illnesses and injuries, including evaluation and therapeutic procedures in life-threatening situations.
• Instructs and counsels patients on compliance with therapeutic regimens, family planning, emotional problems, and health maintenance.
• Facilitates referrals to other health and social service agencies as appropriate.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; degree in a related field preferred.
• At least 24 months of experience as a Physician Assistant, with at least 12 months in a primary care area within the last 36 months (combined education/experience may substitute for minimum experience).
• Excellent communication skills, including proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately in often-stressful medical treatment settings.
• Strong analytical skills for accurate patient diagnoses and responsive care plans.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions, including whole blood collection and apheresis procedures.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Physician Assistant (PA) license from the California Department of Consumer Affairs (CA DCA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) certification (required within 30 days of hire if not already obtained).
• Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license from Nevada.
• Current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification.
• Valid Nevada State Board of Pharmacy License.
• Current valid Physician Assistant license in the state of Nevada.

About the Organization

The Culinary Health Fund (CHF), founded in the 1970s, provides comprehensive healthcare benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage—to more than 55,000 workers and 70,000 dependents across the Las Vegas Valley. CHF supports members of four major hospitality unions and is committed to delivering accessible, high-quality care through its network of four Culinary Health Centers.

Keck Medicine of USC partners with the Culinary Health Fund to operate and staff Primary Care and Physical Therapy services at these centers, combining academic clinical expertise with community-based care. This collaboration supports an integrated care model focused on coordinated, patient-centered services.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $110,240.00 - $181,896.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.