Physician Assistant

Overview

Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County.

Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens.

The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community.

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care.

Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs.

When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative.

Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary :

The Physician’s Assistant is primarily responsible for providing clinical services. Assists in the assessment, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of clinical services.

Implements clinical programs as appropriate. Develops and evaluates clinical policies and procedures, forms, and monitoring tools.

Assists in continuous quality improvement activities. Functions professionally as an active member of a multidisciplinary team to coordinate efforts that maximize clinical and financial outcomes.

Works collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare employees to effectively manage the healthcare needs of patients.

Major Position Responsibilities :

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner.

They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
• Responsible for providing clinical services and coordinates clinical care.
• Assesses all patients to determine appropriate treatment plan with and without direct oversight by physician.
• Ensure continuity of care between physicians and healthcare team members.
• Monitors and reports outcomes, assesses / identifies barriers to care and works with the interdisciplinary care teams to address barriers.

Provides education to staff and the patient.

• Oversees the assessment, development, implementations, monitoring, and evaluation of clinical services.
• Assesses the health status of patients by obtaining health histories and performing exams.
• Assess and refer any patient needing alternate care outside of facility.
• Develops and evaluates clinical policies and procedures, forms, and monitoring tools.
• Coordinate efforts that maximize clinical and financial outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 2 years of Physician Assistant experience, preferred.
• Completion of all Physician Assistant clinical requirements, required.
• Computer proficiency, required.
• Bilingual English / Spanish, preferred.
• Strong ethics and a high level of personal and professional integrity.
• Ability to present ideas in a business friendly and user friendly language.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints from employees and clients.
• Speaks clearly and makes effective and persuasive arguments and presentations.

Education :

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program, required.

Licenses :

• Current Physician Assistant license, required.
• Current DEA license, required.

Certifications :

Current BLS required upon hire; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.

• Salary / Hourly wage range for this position is posted. Actual pay will be determined based on verified experience as well as internal equity.
30+ days ago