Physician Assistant, Street Medicine (North Orange County)
Company: Healthcare in Action
Location: Garden Grove
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
At Healthcare in Action, we serve patients experiencing
homelessness through an innovative "street medicine" approach by
contracting with Medicare and Medicaid health plans as well as
hospitals and health systems.
Street medicine entails using a medically equipped van to deliver
medical care directly to people experiencing homelessness in
locations such as parking lots, encampments, and parks.
The Physician Assistant will provide direct care to people
experiencing homelessness in the North Orange County area of Garden
Grove and Westminster). Meet with patients, perform physicals,
discuss symptoms, and educate patients on their condition. Diagnose
illnesses, order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays,
prescribe medications, develop and manage treatment plants, and
advise patients on preventative care and optimal health
practices.
Responsibilities include:
Qualifications and experience:
What's in it for you?
Covid-19 Vaccination Policy
To ensure a healthy and safe work environment, if you are selected
for this position, your job offer with Healthcare in Action will be
contingent upon being fully vaccinated and providing proof of your
COVID-19 vaccine within 3 days after your start date. Generally,
you are considered fully vaccinated 14 days after receiving the
last dose, as recommended by the manufacturer, of a vaccine that
has been authorized by the FDA for use in the United States,
including vaccinations that have been approved pursuant to an
Emergency Use Authorization. If fully vaccinated outside of the
United States, the vaccination must be listed for emergency use by
the World Health Organization (WHO). If you cannot receive the
vaccine because of a disability/medical reason or sincerely held
religious belief, you may request an accommodation to this
requirement by contacting the Healthcare in Action leadership team.
Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccination here -
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html
At Healthcare in Action we believe that it is our business to
improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to
drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed
to creating a workforce that reflects our community through
inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee
resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more.
Healthcare in Action is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity
and Affirmative Action workplace. Individuals seeking employee will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy,
childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation,
gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability,
protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A
background check is required.
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Keywords: Healthcare in Action, Garden Grove , Physician Assistant, Street Medicine (North Orange County), Healthcare , Garden Grove, California
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