Physician Assistant at Los Angeles LGBT Center

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Active California State Physician Assistant License, Certification as a Physician Assistant, Active and Unrestricted DEA License, Current BLS Certification, Clinical Experience Providing Comprehensive Sexual Health Care, Knowledge of Best Practices for Diagnosing and Treating STIs, Prescribing PrEP and PEP, Trauma-Informed Care, Sex and Body Positive Care, Harm Reduction, Experience Working with the LGBTQ Community, Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills, Ability to Work Effectively with Diverse Populations

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

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 jobs@lalgbtcenter.org

Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will provide temporary clinical coverage, including sexual health counseling, diagnosing and treating sexually transmitted infections, and prescribing HIV prophylaxis. They will work under the direction of a supervising physician and maintain a full patient schedule.