San Diego Digestive Disease Consultants (SDDDC) is a well-established, physician-led private practice specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of digestive and liver diseases throughout San Diego County. We are committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care through advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for both our patients and our medical team.
Our practice consists of 9 Board-Certified Gastroenterologists, 3 Physician Assistants, and more than 25 dedicated employees serving patients across four convenient office locations throughout San Diego County.
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Physician Assistant to join our outpatient care team. In this vital role, you will evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with gastrointestinal and liver disorders in an outpatient setting under the supervision of our board-certified gastroenterologists. The ideal candidate is compassionate, clinically confident, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume specialty practice.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments including history taking, physical examinations, and vital signs to determine gastrointestinal health status.
- Prescribe medications and treatment regimens in accordance with HIPAA regulations, DEA guidelines, and clinical protocols.
- Manage acute symptoms and provide triage for urgent outpatient cases, ensuring timely intervention and appropriate referrals.
- Develop treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
- Order, interpret, and review laboratory and diagnostic studies.
- Educate patients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and preventive care.
- Coordinate referrals, follow-up care, and procedural planning.
- Document all patient interactions accurately within Epic and maintain compliance with privacy standards.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Current California Physician Assistant license in good standing.
- NCCPA certification.
- DEA registration.
- Current BLS certification.
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR management. Epic experience highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and diagnostic evaluation techniques relevant to gastroenterology.
- Skilled in performing physical examinations and medical treatment procedures.
- Ability to interpret diagnostic tests such as lab results, imaging reports, and endoscopic findings accurately.
- Familiarity with CPT coding for billing purposes and ICD coding for diagnoses; understanding of healthcare diagnosis standards like ICD-10/ICD-9 is preferred.
- Excellent client communication skills with a focus on patient education, health coaching, and compassionate client care delivery.
- Strong commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork.
- Ability to efficiently manage a high-volume patient schedule.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being, including:
- Competitive annual salary of $130,000–$140,000. DOE
- Health, dental, and life insurance.
- 401(K) plan after first year.
- Disability insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- CME allowance.
- Professional liability (malpractice) coverage.
- Paid licensing and certification allowance.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Full-Time Salary, 8:30am-5:00pm
At San Diego Digestive Disease Consultants, you'll become part of a respected private practice dedicated to delivering outstanding digestive healthcare. Our providers enjoy a collaborative environment, strong clinical support, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients throughout San Diego County.
Pay: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
