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Responsibilities

Performs, under the responsibility and supervision of a physician, assessments, diagnostic and therapeutic tasks and procedures, with acknowledgement of patient's age. He/she will plan, prescribe and treat in accordance with written protocols and within the area of competency of his/her supervising physician. Reports to the supervising physician for all medical concerns and to the Area Director for others. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

+ Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

+ Flexible spending accounts

+ Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft

+ Adoption Assistance

+ Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

+ Paid Time Off (PTO)

+ Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

+ Retirement Programs

+ Wellness Programs

+ New Grads Welcome to Apply

+ Schedule: 10 hr shifts/4 days a week; 14-17 patients per shift

+ Assignment:

+ Outpatient Clinic

+ PA not expected to escalate opiate doses. This is typically only done by the physician.

+ Procedures optional. Physician willing to teach if PA is interested.

+ Clinic willing to adapt around PA's skill set.

+ Collegial Culture

+ EHR: Cerner PCA

+ Benefits

+ CME Hours

+ Matching Retirement Plans

Qualifications

Education:

+ Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant training program

Minimum requriements:

+ Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

+ Current California PA license from the California Medical Board Physician Assistant Examining Committee.

+ Must be CPR. ACLS, PALS certified preferred.

Preferred:

+ Preferably 2 years of pain management experience/orthopedic surgery/sports medicine/neurosurgery/neurology/physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Special skills:

+ Able to take medical history, assess medical condition and interpret findings.

+ Able to prepare and maintain records, write reports and respond to correspondence.

+ Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with patients, clinical staff, and public.

Overview

Mark Twain Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. Mark Twain Medical Center opened on August 26, 1951 and is located in beautiful San Andreas California. Since opening Mark Twain has provided the highest quality health care for all those needing medical care in Calaveras County. We offer care expert staff and state-of-the-art equipment to meet the growing needs of our community and are committed to the values of dignity collaboration justice stewardship and excellence. Located in an outdoor paradise/wine country in the Sierra foothills with nearby mountains and alpine lakes/rivers. Local activities include: hiking, snow skiing, mountain biking, fishing, boating, world class river rafting/kayaking.

Pay Range

$56.82 - $82.39 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.