Physician Assistant at St. Paul's Senior Services in el cajon, California

Job Description:

St. Paul’s Senior Services is excited to announce an amazing opportunity to be part of San Diego’s St. Paul's PACE program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). This innovative program is for individuals 55 years or older, who are living with chronic illness, or disabilities and need coordinated medical care to continue living as independently as possible in their home and community. The healthcare teams at St. Paul’s PACE provide a hands-on approach coordinating medical, social, and home care services so individuals no longer need to manage their medical care alone. 




Job Summary:


Under the clinical direction and supervision of the Medical Director provides primary care to participants. Performs physical assessments of participants and develops and contributes to implementing appropriate plans of care to St. Paul's PACE program participants. Evaluates participant’s physical complaints and provides appropriate treatment. Provides participant and caregiver teaching and education. In addition to the Primary Care Physician, participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan, care for, and provide services to frail elder participants according to assigned responsibilities and PACE standards.

Qualifications and Requirements:

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  Education: Graduate of a school of professional physician assistant required. Licensed as physician assistant in the State of California. Certified as a physician assistant practitioner by a national certifying organization recognized by the State of California physician assistant.
  


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  Experience: A minimum of one year's experiences in working with the frail and elderly population required. Two years experience as a physician assistant in a geriatric setting desirable. Shall have either training or related experience in the job assigned.
  

The physician assistant must have the following:

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  Possession of a valid California License as a physician assistant
  


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  Degree from a NCCPA certified program as a physician assistant
  


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  DEA Number
  

Skills and Knowledge:

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  Thorough knowledge of current concepts, theories, and practices related to home and community-based care for the elderly and disabled adults.
  


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  Working knowledge of the PACE regulations desired
  


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  Thorough knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of frail older adults.
  


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  Effective oral and written communication skills
  


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  Ability to lead and work with the interdisciplinary setting
  


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  Strong organization skills
  


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  Able to manage changing priorities per needs of the PACE program and the agency
  


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  At least one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population 
  

St. Paul’s Benefits:

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  Health, dental, vision, life
  


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  Paid time off (PTO)
  


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  Education reimbursement
  


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  403(b) with match
  


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  Child care available
  


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  Employee referral bonuses
  


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  Upward mobility!
  

St. Paul’s is committed to protecting our employees and our seniors from COVID-19. As such, St. Paul’s mandates that all newly hired employees be vaccinated to prevent COVID-19.  If you cannot vaccinate due to medical and/or religious reasons, please contact our HR Department. 

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH DOJ AND FBI IN ADDITION TO A DRUG SCREEN CLEARANCE.  

To learn more about St. Paul’s Senior Services, please visit www.stpaulspace.org.

St. Paul’s Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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