Position: Physician Assistant #720230Program: Community Health ProgramsDepartment: Health ServicesReports to: Medical Director Compensation: $130,00 AnnuallyStatus: 100%, Full-Time, Exempt, UnionProbation: 90 daysBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; also including Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and a 403(b) Retirement PlanCenter’s Mission:Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Department of Health Services is one of the nation’s largest and most experienced providers of LGBTQ-specialized primary care and related services, Our mission to help LGBTQ people lead healthier, happier lives is supported by our comprehensive array of client-centered services including primary care, mental health, psychiatry, sexual health, pharmacy, case management, nutrition, clinical research, housing services and a food pantry.
The Center is one of a handful of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the nation specializing in serving LGBTQ people.JOB SUMMARY: The Physician Assistant is responsible for the management of patient care for an assigned panel of patients of the Los Angeles LGBT Center Sexual Health Clinics (SHEP).ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1) Examines patient, documents medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures;2) Administers or orders diagnostic tests, blood work, and interprets test results;3) Performs therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, injections, and managing infection;4) Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with medical director concerning appropriate treatment;5) Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients and records progress;6) Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations;7) Provides health education regarding health maintenance especially in the realm of STD prevention;8) Prescreens cases requiring review by the Medical Director;9) Participates in staff meetings, planning meetings and other meetings;10) Participates in the program’s ongoing quality assurance monitoring;11) Other duties as assigned;JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:1) Knowledge of or experience working with the LGBTQ community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ people;2) A passion for the Center’s work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBTQ people;3) Current license to practice medicine within the State of California;4) Board-certified or Board eligible;5) Current BLS certification;6) Minimum of two years’ clinical experience preferred;7) Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of modern medicine related to public health services; general knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to public health;8) Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong organizational and interpersonal skills;9) Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expression, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff.
Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical/physical/mental condition, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical condition, age, marital status, or veteran status.The Center has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy as a condition of employment for all employees who work on the Center’s premises, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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