Physician Assistant - Long Beach - California State University

Description

Job no: 551295


Work type:
Staff


Location:
Long Beach

Categories:
Unit - CSUEU - Health Care Support, Temporary, Full Time
Job Summary

Under the supervision of the physician, Physician Assistant incumbent performs medical diagnostic and treatment in the fields of primary care, reproductive health, eating disorders, and performs minor surgical care for California State University Long Beach (CSULB) students.

Furthermore, the incumbent provides services that are equitable, inclusive and provide culturally sensitive services that enhance the quality of campus life.

This position uses a student centered and equity minded approach in all communication and service efforts.

CSULB has been recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs in 2024.

Key Responsibilities
Provides direct patient care for students with eating disorders. Performs intakes and assessments of students with diagnosed/undiagnosed eating disorders and/or disordered eating
Provides primary & reproductive health care services.

Adheres to the established hours of clinic operation by being on time and remaining on duty as scheduled unless approved by the Medical Director.

Special activities may involve occasional coverage outside usual SHS hours.
Participates in SHS Committees, special projects, work related activities
Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Oral communication skills to communicate diplomatically and effectively with co-workers, staff and departmental staff. Ability to work as part of a team through close collaboration with colleagues and coordinate with others. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and maintain a positive and respectful attitude. Ability to consistently report to work on time prepared to perform the duties of the position. Ability to follow work protocols, safe work practices, and maintain a working knowledge of standard safety procedures.

Adhere to professional standards, policies, clinician protocols, and regulations established by Student Health Services. Complies with HIPAA Health Care Privacy and Security Law. Complies with SHS policies, procedures, and guidelines. Computer skills strongly preferred for health information technology. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with university students and convey medical information. Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records. Experience working with a diverse group of individuals, providing professional service. Provides high-quality, evidence-based care services in accordance with the principles of professional practice and ethical conduct.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.

Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.

Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence.

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Education and Experience


REQUIRED:
Equivalent to an academic degree or certificate from an approved college or university-based physician assistant medical training program, and sufficient experience to independently perform the scope of practice identified for the position
Experience in eating disorder management
Occasional evening and/or weekends based on operational needs.


PREFERRED:
Experience in both primary care and reproductive health strongly preferred
Occasional coverage outside usual and customary SHS hours, including evenings and weekends.

Physical Summary

Heavy work - Job involves lifting more than 40 pounds. Approximately half of the incumbent's time will be spent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing.

Licenses / Certificates
Possession of a valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of California. If delegated authority to transmit medications, incumbents must possess and maintain a valid California transmitting number and a valid DEA number and certificate

Current and unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certificate
Possess and maintain a valid CPR/AED certification


PREFERRED:
History of BLS training and current BLS Certificate strongly preferred
National certification

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Department

Student Health Services

Classification

Physician Assistant

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department?s fiscal resources.

CSU Classification Salary Range:
The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $6,712- $12,952 per month.

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Application Procedures

Click to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.


PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY
It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Additional Information

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment.

CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited.

Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status.

CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California?s Proposition 209 (Art.

I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU?s Nondiscrimination Policy.

We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact .

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

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Applications close:
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