Physician Assistant II/III - Desert and Inland sites

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Take patient health histories; perform physical examinations; record findings and assess the health status of patients; identify abnormalities and/or concerns.
• Order, review and interpret diagnostic and screening procedures; perform selected diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; perform minor surgical procedures under supervision of a physician.
• Instruct and counsel patients and their families on matters pertaining to their physical and mental health; refer patients for further diagnosis and/or treatment when indicated.
• Identify patients who require immediate attention of a physician; initiate specified emergency treatment.
• Carry out approved treatment plans; assist the physician in providing services to patients requiring continuing care including the review and implementation of treatment and therapy plans.
• Assist in orienting less experienced physician assistants; collaborate with other physician assistants and physicians to review protocols for healthcare.
• Identify needs for continuing education for physician assistants, medical students, and resident physicians and make recommendations for meeting such needs.
• May present in-service training or staff development programs as designated by supervising physician.
• Participate in analysis of clinic concerns and work with other department staff to solve problems.
• Collaborate with other department staff to modify patient record-keeping requirements and forms; identify need for modification of standardized procedures for physician assistants and initiate collaboration with supervising physician to implement changes.
• Participate in community activities on health related issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Physician Assistant II - BS/MS degrees not required
Physician Assistant III - Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in physician assistant studies, public health, health sciences, or a closely related field.
Experience:
Physician Assistant II - one year of experience as a Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant III - three years of experience as a physician assistant, one year of which must have been with the County of Riverside or an equivalent hospital or health care setting.
Licenses/Certifications:
Possession and maintenance of a license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of California
Drug Enforcement Administration certificate (DEA)
Board Certification

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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