Physician Assistant – Family Medicine / Acute Care (In-Person Telehealth)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Direct Hire | On-Site

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (No night or weekend call)

Position Summary

A major, mission-oriented Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) network in Los Angeles County is seeking a dedicated, bilingual Physician Assistant (PA) to conduct acute care and primary care telemedicine visits from an in-person clinic setting at its Highland Park facility.

In this high-efficiency role, you will deliver quality patient care to a diverse community population using on-site telehealth infrastructure. Operating in a supportive outpatient setting with structured weekday hours, you will manage acute visits and primary care encounters without the burden of evening or weekend call duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and treatment planning via clinic-based telemedicine technology.
• Manage an active clinical schedule seeing approximately 30 to 35 patients per day with efficiency and care.
• Conduct full clinical encounters, medical history intake, and diagnostic explanations directly in Spanish without relying on an interpreter.
• Diagnose and treat acute medical conditions, manage routine family medicine presentations, prescribe medications, and initiate appropriate specialist referrals.
• Maintain prompt, detailed, and accurate documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system in compliance with FQHC and California medical standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Master of Science (M.S.) Degree from an accredited institution.
• Licensure & Certification: Active, unrestricted California Physician Assistant license and NCCPA certification.
• Language Proficiency: Bilingual English/Spanish required (must be able to conduct complete medical assessments fluently in Spanish without an interpreter).
• Clinical Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of professional work experience as a certified PA in Urgent Care or Acute Primary Care (Note: Student clinical rotations do not count toward this 1-year experience requirement).
• Mission Alignment: Passion for serving safety-net and underserved community health populations.

Comprehensive Employee Benefits & Perks

• Fixed Monday through Friday day shift with zero night or weekend call.
• Approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site offering access to federal and state loan repayment assistance programs.
• Paid time off for Continuing Medical Education (CME) plus an annual educational stipend.
• Full malpractice insurance coverage provided.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans with retirement program options.

Compensation Note

• Salary Scale: The posted annual salary range of $166,000 – $176,000 a standard 2,080-hour work year. Final compensation placement is determined based on clinical background, credentialing, and overall qualifications.