Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Physician Assistant - Primary Care / Internal Medicine
Location: Carmichael, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced, patient-focused Physician Assistant (PA) to join an established Primary Care & Internal Medicine practice in Carmichael, CA. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, comprehensive primary care services to a diverse adult and geriatric patient population.
Working collaboratively alongside supervising physicians and a multidisciplinary clinical team, you will exercise independent clinical judgment to diagnose, treat, and manage complex acute and chronic conditions in a fast-paced outpatient environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Clinical Care: Perform comprehensive physical exams, complete health histories, and diagnose/manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
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Treatment Planning: Formulate individualized care plans, prescribe and manage medications, and order/interpret diagnostic studies (labs, imaging, ECGs).
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Patient Management: Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and make timely referrals to specialists, emergency care, or allied health professionals.
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EHR & Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation utilizing Sutter Epic.
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Patient Education: Educate patients and family members on disease prevention, health promotion, medication adherence, and ongoing care management.
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Care Coordination: Collaborate effectively with supervising physicians and healthcare staff to streamline workflow and improve outcomes.
Key Job Details & Schedule
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Schedule: Day shift, Monday through Friday. No regular night or weekend clinic hours.
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Patient Volume: Minimum 22 patients per day.
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On-Call Duties: Minimal call rotation (averaging ~4 calls per month), compensated separately from regular base salary.
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Travel: Main practice site is located at Carmichael, CA.
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Note on Travel: Travel between locations is required as needed (or roughly 1-2 days per week) and is limited to just 2 locations situated approximately 10-20 minutes apart. Mileage is reimbursed at $0.76 per mile.
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Qualifications & Requirements
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Education: Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
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Licensure: Active, unrestricted California Physician Assistant (PA) license.
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Certifications: Current NCCPA certification (PA-C), DEA registration, and active BLS certification (ACLS preferred).
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Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of practicing NP/PA clinical experience in Primary Care, Urgent Care, or Internal Medicine. (Note: New graduates will not be considered for this role).
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Technical Skills: Proficiency with electronic health record systems; Epic experience is required/strongly preferred.
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Language Skills: Bilingual proficiency is a strong asset.
Benefits
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Additional Pay: Standalone on-call compensation and mileage reimbursement for inter-site travel.
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Health & Wellness: Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and Company-Paid Life Insurance.
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Retirement: 401(k) plan.
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Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave, and Paid Company Holidays.
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Professional Development: Annual Professional License Reimbursement + $1,000 CME allowance.
\nCompany Description
Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.
Company Description
Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.