Physician Assistant - Pediatrics

Role Overview and Purpose

The Physician Assistant works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. The Physician Assistant's primary responsibilities are providing direct healthcare services to patients under the direction and responsibility of Physicians in three main categories: direct patient care, team support, and clinical administration.

Work Schedule:

4 days a week, 8am-5pm (32‑hour week). 2 days at Menifee location and 2 days at Beaumont.

• Direct Patient Care
  • Performs comprehensive physical examinations on patients, including review of patient medical data such as health history.
  • Orders, administers, and interprets diagnostic test results for tests such as X‑ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
  • Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
  • Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
  • Impacts patient experiences by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy.
  • Assesses and provides age‑appropriate care to patients.
• Team Support
  • Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes, working in coordination with care teams.
  • Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders.
  • Responds promptly and with caring actions to patients and employees.
  • Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public.
  • Cooperates in accomplishing communicated department goals and objectives.
• Clinical Administration
  • Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in the provision of continuity of care.
  • Performs in accordance with NHC practice protocols and under the guidance and supervision of the supervising MD(s), according to the terms of the Supervisory Agreement.
  • Keeps informed of organizational activities and promotes mission and goals.
  • Functions at the highest level according to credentials and competency.

• Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program required.
• California State Physician Assistant License in good standing required.
• Current CA DEA licensure required and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands‑on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques.
• Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing, and proofreading abilities.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Knowledgeable about and experienced with providing direct care to patients.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent planning and organizational ability.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner.

• Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs/weight.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

• Follow all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices.
• Use appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury‑free environment.
• Be familiar with the location of the nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits.
• Follow all infection control procedures including blood‑borne pathogen protocols.
• Maintain…