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

Performs diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and health maintenance services under the direction and supervision of a physician.

Responsibilities

• Consults, daily rounds, ordering and interpreting labs, films, and studies.
• Admitting/discharging patients, ordering medications per protocol, assisting in surgery, and performing procedures within scope of practice and credentialed privileges.
• Performs physical examinations and treats common episodic and chronic health care problems.
• Counsels patients and families, monitors patient progress, and assists with medical research projects.
• Serves as a resource for RNs, LVNs, and support staff.
• Works in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, while retaining responsibility for ongoing clinical management of the patient.
• Manages the clinical aspects of the clinic, patient rounding and care, clinic performance improvement, job performance/competency evaluations, staffing, scheduling, and training of new employees.
• Executes leadership in direct/indirect patient care, support of systems, research, education, and professional leadership.
• 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 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 management of conditions produced by trauma or infection.
• Writes orders for medication changes, subject to checking and counter-signing by a physician.
• Initiates consultations and monitors scheduling of patients for special tests.
• Identifies and records pertinent progress of patients, updates and summarizes charts, changes orders when appropriate, and notifies the responsible physician of changes in patient condition.
• Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding preventive care, medical problems, psychological problems, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
• Acts as liaison with governmental agencies such as the Center for Disease Control and National Institute of Health.
• Assists with medical research projects, following medical research protocols, and obtains Investigational Review Board approval for treatment protocols.
• Researches community resources for patient referrals and refers patients to the most appropriate resource based on medical needs.
• Maintains compliance with established policies and procedures, 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.
• Maintains a professional and positive attitude in both patient and office settings.
• Obtains detailed and accurate medical histories, performs appropriate physical examinations, and delineates problems.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, coordinates referrals to specialty and social services, records progress notes, and provides continuity of care.
• Performs and/or interprets common laboratory, radiological, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures.
• Provides continuity of care in the management of complex illnesses and injuries under physician supervision.
• Performs evaluation and therapeutic procedures in response to life-threatening situations.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, family planning, emotional problems, and health maintenance.
• Facilitates the referral of patients to other health and social service agencies when appropriate.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• At least 24 months of experience as a Physician Assistant with at least 12 months in a primary care area (experience must have taken place within the last 36 months). Combined education/experience may substitute for minimum experience.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.
• Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and colleagues within often-stressful medical treatment settings.
• Strong analytical talents in ensuring accurate patient diagnoses and implementation of responsive care plans.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions, including whole blood collection and apheresis procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in a related field.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred; at minimum, the ability to understand and make oneself understood to Spanish-speaking individuals.

Licenses/Certifications

• Active Physician Assistant license from the California Department of Consumer Affairs (CA DCA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
• 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.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) certification, if applicable.

About the Organization

Founded in the 1970s, the Culinary Health Fund (CHF) 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. Supporting members of four major hospitality unions, CHF is committed to delivering accessible, high-quality care through its network of four Culinary Health Centers strategically located throughout the region.

Keck Medicine of USC partners with the Culinary Health Fund to operate and staff Primary Care and Physical Therapy services at these Culinary Health Centers, bringing together academic clinical expertise and a strong commitment to community-based care. Together, the organizations support an integrated care model focused on coordinated, patient-centered services.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $145,600.00 - $240,240.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the 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.