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Physician Assistant
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What they do
A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$154,480 / year median in California
+13% projected growth
Job Description
- Job Summary and Responsibilities
- As our Physician Assistant, you will deliver advanced primary health care to adult patients, upholding Pacific Central Coast Health Centers' health care philosophy through your credentialed expertise and advanced clinical training.
- Job Requirements
- Required
- + Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies +
Physician Assistant:
CA (PA:
CA) + Completion of a training program or work as a physician assistant + Ability to develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines- Preferred
- + One to three (1-3) years prior PA experience
- Where You'll Work
- Dignity Health's Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC) is a non-profit Community clinic organization comprised of more than 40 health centers located primarily from Ventura to Templeton, spanning the coast.
- Pay Range
- $151,590 - $225,514 /yearWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.