Physician Assistant (Physician Associate)

MISSION

Kheir's mission is to increase and provide access to culturally and linguistically-sensitive quality primary healthcare and human services support to the underserved and uninsured residents of Southern California.

ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY

Providers are integral members of the clinical team. The Physician Assistant (Physician Associate) provides cost-effective services to low-income families and individuals, with a special focus on delivering culturally and linguistically appropriate health and wellness services to the residents of the community. The PA must be committed to delivering timely, efficient, quality medical care to all patients in a professional, caring, and ethical manner. This position includes provider floater coverage responsibilities, which entails stepping into various roles as needed to ensure continuity of care across the clinic.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Physician Assistant License and valid DEA license.
• First Aid / CPR Certificate.
• Knowledge of nursing processes and medical models, health and physical assessment, medicaldiagnosis, and appropriate treatments.
• Ability to perform emergency resuscitation.
• Knowledge of sanitation practices, proper nutrition, and related programs.
• Skill in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies,and the public, with the ability to manage and lead clinic operations.
• Bilingual in English / Spanish required.
• Compassion for the health of the underserved and uninsured communities.
• Experience in a community clinic setting preferred but not required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

Kheir Clinic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kheir Clinic complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the

company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Kheir Clinic will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Please note that this job description is subject to change to meet the needs of Kheir Clinic.