Senior Physician Assistant

About The Opportunity

The Health Services Agency (HSA) is seeking a Senior Physician Assistant who is passionate about providing high-quality care in a clinic setting and dedicated to serving patients in Family Medicine or Women’s Health. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, communicates effectively with patients and team members, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

• Application Deadline: Continuous, but may close at anytime

• Written Examination: Scheduled on a continuous basis, tentatively once per month.

THE POSITION

Provides a variety of primary diagnostic and medical care services under the direction of a Physician. Positions in this class are characterized by the responsibility for performing basic diagnostic, treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services and functions as a member of the primary health care or emergency medical team.

Skills/Abilities

• Diagnose, treat and refer patients with abnormal health conditions

• Communicate orally and prepare clear, concise, written reports sufficient to explain diagnosis, patient history and follow up

• Practice basic diagnostic procedures, as a medical examiner, under supervision

• Facilitate the Primary Care Physician's referral of patients

• Assist in planning orientation for new Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants and review annually

• Use thermometers, stethoscopes, blood pressure devices and small medical instruments

• Assure compliance with policies and procedures and standards of care

• Investigate and attempt to resolve complaints following departmental and County policy

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a Primary Care Physicians Assistant Training Program approved by the State Board of Medical Quality Assurance and possession of a certificate or letter of approval to practice as a Physician Assistant by the State Board of Medical Quality

• Possession of at least one (1) year of increasingly responsible experience as a Physician Assistant

Desirable Qualifications

• One (1) year of clinical experience in Women’s Health or Family Medicine

Application and Selection Procedures

• Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date

• Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications

• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application

• Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application

• Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application

• The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications

• Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles

• The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on

• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position

• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts

• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification

• Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months

General Information

• CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Community and Health Services bargaining unit for labor relations purposes

• The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification

• For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab

• Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County

• Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding)

Recruitment Accommodations

• Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions

• Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodations Request Form prior to the test administration date

• Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form

General Qualifications

• Pass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation

• Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others

• Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required

• Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and meet County insurability requirements

Application and/or Examination Appeal Rights

• Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring

• Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are emailed

Disclaimer

• Stanislaus County reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this flyer to better meet the needs of County service

• The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract

• Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice

• The information contained in the bulletin is information which sets forth a general summary of benefits for this respective position

• This information is not legally binding

• The benefits and other information regarding this position may be found in the Stanislaus County Code, the Stanislaus County Personnel Policies manual, or in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), and such information prevails over information contained in this flyer

• Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office/Human Relations

• Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary

Required Question

1. Have you completed a Primary Care Physicians Assistant Training Program approved by the State Board of Medical Quality Assurance and have possession of a certificate or letter of approval to practice as a Physician Assistant by the State Board of Medical Quality?

2. Do you have one (1) year or more of increasingly responsible experience as a Physician Assistant?

3. How much clinical experience do you have in Women's Health and/or Family Medicine?