Physician Assistant

Position: Physician Assistant

Department: Health Services

Reports to: Medical Director

Status: Temporary Part-time (50%)

JOB SUMMARY:

In this position a qualified physician assistant (PA) will provide temporary clinical coverage for a period of up to 4 months which may be extended. Under the direction of a supervising physician the PA will provide sexual health counseling; assesses diagnoses and treat sexually transmitted infections; prescribe pre- and post- HIV exposure prophylaxis; and initiates anti-retroviral treatment for patients newly diagnosed with HIV.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Under the direction of a supervising physician provides medical care that is trauma-informed evidence-based and in accordance with national and internal practice guidelines and standards.
2. Conducts clinical encounters with pre-scheduled and walk-in patients with sexual health needs including taking a comprehensive history performing a medication reconciliation conducting physical exams developing a differential diagnosis ordering laboratory studies prescribing treatment and documenting a follow-up plan.
3. Maintains a full patient schedule.
4. Interprets lab results and documents an appropriate treatment plan if indicated.
5. Documents in the EHR and signs-off on clinical notes lab results and refill requests in accordance with clinic policy.
6. Responds to messages from patients and care team members in a timely manner.
7. Provides clinical coverage for other providers EHR desktops during absences.
8. Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with Medical Director or supervising physician concerning appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
9. Provides sex-positive and harm-reductive counseling regarding STI prevention.
10. Participates in staff meetings and trainings as directed.
11. Maintains adequate continuing education requirements necessary to maintain current board certification and clinical competence.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Active California state Physician Assistant license.
2. Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
3. Active and unrestricted DEA license.
4. Current BLS certification
5. Clinical experience providing comprehensive sexual health care and a strong knowledge of the best practices for diagnosing and treating STIs and prescribing PrEP and PEP.
6. Commitment to providing care that is trauma-informed sex and body positive and harm reductive.
7. Experience working with the LGBTQ community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ people
8. Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
9. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
10. Ability to work effectively with people of diverse races ethnicities nationalities sexual orientations gender identities socio-economic backgrounds religions ages English-speaking abilities immigration statuses and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race color ancestry religious creed national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression medical/physical/mental condition pregnancy/childbirth and related medical condition age marital status or veteran status.

The Center has implemented a policy requiring all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment subject to applicable federal state and local laws. For more information please contact