Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Annual Health Assessment - United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley

Who we are looking for:

A Physician Assistant who is passionate about community health and family medicine to perform Annual Health Assessments! 

A healthcare professional committed to working with underserved patient populations

Motivated and mission driven clinician who is looking to be part of our growth as well as their own

Clinicians whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to integrity, compassion, advocacy, respect and excellence – also known as our ICARE values

What we offer:

Modern facilities with state-of-the-art equipment serving the needs of culturally diverse populations

Interdisciplinary approach to patient care

Culture emphasizing our team members health and well being as much as our patients’

Comprehensive compensation package, full malpractice coverage, health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plan with match

Exceptional and fulfilling quality of life:  Monday-Friday, 8 hour day, PTO, CME 

National and State Loan Repayment eligible

Where you will work:

UHC is a comprehensive health care organization of more than 25 primary care clinics in diverse locations in California’s Central Valley.

With the mission to provide accessible, comprehensive quality health care to everyone with compassion and respect, regardless of ability to pay.

Our team-based approach to patient care means you are part of a care team passionate about working in community health.

UHC providers offer coordinated patient care thanks to a shared EMR system and other state of the art technology.

Where you will live:

Joining UHC means you will benefit from living in the heart of California where you can find endless sunshine, breathtaking natural scenery and vast agricultural bounty.

You can enjoy exploring one of the surrounding national parks, attend performing art events, concerts, festivals and rodeos.

Sample farm to table cuisine, the wine trail, the brewery district and eateries offering food with influences from cultures all around the world!

Who you will work for:

United Health Centers has been serving rural communities of the Central Valley since 1971 with a commitment to improving the health of our communities with a network of Health Centers offering comprehensive primary care and specialty care services. Our convenient locations provide beautiful state of the art facilities that reflect the rich and scenic splendor the valley.

Apply today by sending your resume to Stacee Reed, Provider Recruiter at reeds@unitedhealthcenters.org

Conducts Annual Health Assessments including an evaluation of past medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and comprehensive physical exam

Perform evidence-based practice screenings including point of care testing (as appropriate)

Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment

Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of the assessment

Communicate findings in the assessment that will be used to inform patients primary care provider of potential gaps in care

Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately

Educate patients on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance

Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program by start date

NCCPA certified and maintained throughout career with UHC

California State Physician Assistant License, issued by Physician Assistant Board under Medical Board of California by date of hire

BLS certification 

Experienced physician assistant (particularly those who have worked in Health Centers) are preferred

The base pay range for this exempt position starts at $135,000.00 a year.  Our competitive salaries are dependent on knowledge, skills and experience.  The base pay does not include other forms of compensation and/or incentives. 

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Retirement plan with match
• Paid time off 
• Paid holidays
• CME Stipend & Days
• Malpractice Insurance – paid by UHC