Physician Assistant (PA)

Position Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team and supports the mission and objectives of Via Care Community Health Center. Under the direction of a supervising physician and established written protocols, the PA is administratively responsible to and receives clinical supervision from the Chief Medical Officer. The PA provides high-quality, patient-centered care across multiple clinic locations and community settings, serving as a float provider supporting coverage throughout East Los Angeles (ELA) and on the organization's Mobile Health Unit.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Via Care Community Health Center (VCCHC) policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate VCCHC's mission, vision, and core values in all interactions.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and respectful attitude with patients, staff, and community partners.
• Communicate regularly with the immediate supervisor regarding departmental and organizational concerns.
• Report to work as scheduled and prepared to perform the duties of the position.
• Maintain established productivity standards and perform duties as workload necessitates.
• Obtain and document patient medical and social histories, perform physical assessments, and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Order, interpret, and review laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic procedures in accordance with established protocols and clinical guidelines.
• Provide preventive care, health education, counseling, primary care services, and chronic disease management.
• Provide care to patients across the lifespan, including pediatric and adult populations, in accordance with scope of practice.
• Provide treatment and ongoing management for patients with Substance Use Disorders (SUD), including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), as appropriate.
• Prescribe and dispense medications in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational protocols.
• Consult and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient care needs and treatment plans.
• Refer patients to specialty care, behavioral health, social services, and community resources, and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Perform pre-visit planning to ensure all necessary laboratory results, imaging reports, consultation notes, and discharge summaries are available prior to patient appointments.
• Serve as a float provider supporting coverage across East Los Angeles (ELA) clinic sites and provide services through the Mobile Health Unit as assigned.
• Supervise Medical Assistants, Community Health Workers, and other assigned personnel involved in patient care activities.
• Participate in case conferences, care management meetings, departmental meetings, team huddles, and other required organizational activities.
• Ensure patient communications, education, and services are culturally and linguistically appropriate.
• Collaborate with the care team to address preventive care, care coordination, care management, educational needs, referrals, and follow-up services.
• Absorb and assist with staff training, quality improvement initiatives, data collection, program evaluation, reporting, and research activities as assigned.
• Complete all required clinical documentation, coding, and billing forms accurately and timely.
• Support patients and families in care planning, self-management, and navigation of healthcare and community resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director, or designee.