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Physician Assistant - Menopause
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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
Physician Assistant
- Menopause University of California
- Los Angeles Health United States, California, Santa Monica Sep 02, 2026 Description The Physician Assistant (PA) in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology provides advanced clinical care and expertise in the outpatient settings, supporting a full spectrum of women's health services including general gynecology, urogynecology, menopause management, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS), and obstetrics.
The PA practices in a collaborative and interdependent role, performing comprehensive medical assessments, diagnosing and managing gynecologic and obstetric conditions, and assisting in a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Key responsibilities include obtaining detailed medical histories, performing physical and pelvic examinations, formulating and communicating treatment plans, interpreting laboratory and imaging results, and contributing to the comprehensive care of patients under established protocols and within the PA scope of practice. The PA functions both autonomously and in consultation with attending physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.
The PA serves as a clinical expert, patient advocate, and collaborative partner in the care team. Within an academic medical center, the PA is also expected to contribute to the education of learners, including medical students, residents, and advanced practice trainees. Additional responsibilities include participation in clinical and interdisciplinary rounds, providing patient and family education, coordinating care across specialties, and ensuring thorough documentation of services provided. The PA in OBGYN demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence in women's health, equity in care delivery, and lifelong learning in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment. The PA will travel and work at department clinics throughout the community as assigned by the supervisor for coverage. Other duties, as assigned
This one APP position to be filled as a NP or PA
Salary $83.46
- $112.31/hourly
Qualifications
CA PA License-required
National PA Board Certification-required
Master's degree from a PA program - required
BLS Certification from AHA or ARC-required
Minimum of 2 years relevant Women's Health experience as PA - required
Experience with general gynecology, urogynecology, menopause management, performing minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) procedures ,and obstetrics-required
State of CA NP Furnishing with Schedule II, NPI#, DEA#, Enrollment in PECOS, Enrollment in CURES - required
Document patient care in a concise and comprehensive manner - required
Demonstrate writing skills to compose logical, detailed, and grammatically correct correspondence - required
Ability to utilize Excel, word, and other software programs - required
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with administrative, clinical, and academic personnel - required
Skill in working independently and following through with minimum directions - required
Ability to set priorities - required