• Physician Assistant - Sycuan Health Center

    Sycuan (El Cajon, CA)


    Job Purpose:

    The Physician Assistant (PA) provides high-quality, culturally respectful primary care services to patients across the lifespan. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the PA supports the clinic’s mission to improve health outcomes for the Sycuan Tribe and our community through accessible, holistic, and coordinated care.

    Job Duties and Responsibilities:

    (Note: Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan Management at any time)

     

    + Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations and develop treatment plans

    + Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions across all age groups

    + Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging

    + Prescribe medications and coordinate specialty referrals

    + Document all patient encounters in the EHR in compliance with clinic protocols

    + Collaborate with physicians, nurses, behavioral health, and care coordinators

    + Participate in quality improvement, policy development, and peer review

    + Provide patient education and preventive care guidance

    + Support integrated care efforts and warm handoffs

    + Maintain compliance with Tribal, state, and federal regulations

    Job Specifications:

    Education and Experience:

    Essential:

    + Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

    + Current PA-C certification and unrestricted state license

    + DEA registration and BLS/ACLS certification

    + Minimum 2 years of clinical experience preferred

    Desirable:

    + Experience in Tribal health, FQHC, or rural primary care settings

    Skills and Knowledge:

    Essential:

    + Familiarity with EHR systems (e.g., NextGen) and UDS reporting

    + Strong communication and interpersonal skills

    + Ability to work independently and collaboratively

    + Flexibility to adapt to evolving clinic needs and patient volumes

    + Ability to research and analyze data to make sound judgements

    + Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism and composure (e.g. HIPAA)

    + Ability to sit, stand, and perform essential duties of the position

    + Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting of up to 25 pounds

    Desirable:

    + Multilingual

    Supervisory/Managerial Accountability:

    Direct: None

     

    Indirect: None

    Job Details

    Pay Type Salary