Physician Assistant Occupational Medicine (Physician Assistant #)

Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C) in Bakersfield, CA areas position available to work at Occupational Medicine Clinic in Bakersfield and Delano. FULL TIME and PART TIME job opening for an energetic and enthusiastic Physician Assistant/ PA , who is either experienced in Worker's Compensation, Orthopedic, ER, Urgent Care , Family Practice, and/or WILL TRAIN NEW GRADUATES who are hardworking and enthusiastic.

Great work environment while working alongside Orthopedic surgeons, hand surgeon, occupational medicine specialist, with a great team to help you.

Compensation of the Physician Assistant

• Salary: $115-160,000/Year depending on experience and call schedule
• Full Health Benefits, vacation, etc.
• Extra-pay for call

Regular work hours with EXCELLENT PAY AND BENEFITS . EXTRA PAY AND BONUS FOR CALL.

Responsibilities of the Physician Assistant

• Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
• Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
• Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
• Obtain, compile and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results to assist with surgical procedures of physical examination.
• Explain procedures and aftercare requirements to patients and their families
• Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
• Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management.
• Provide physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.

Requirements of the Physician Assistant

• DOT Certified PA with experience in workers compensation is a Plus.
• Master's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Must be board certified and currently licensed in California
• Must have the ability to work in office, emergency department or hospital
• Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration.
• Intermediate knowledge of and experience utilizing a personal computer and word processing software required.