Physician Assistant (Adult Care) – Downey, CA
Downey Medical Center
6-Month Contract | Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Join a growing post-hospital care team and make a meaningful impact on patient recovery!
Position Details
- Position: Physician Assistant (Adult Care)
- Location: Downey Medical Center
- Contract Length: 6 Months (with option to extend)
- Schedule: Monday through Friday
- Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Responsibilities
- Provide follow-up care to adult patients within 7 days of hospital discharge
- Conduct patient visits in the clinic, via telehealth, or by phone
- Evaluate patient recovery, review medications, address post-discharge concerns, and coordinate ongoing care
- Document patient encounters accurately using EPIC (Health Connect)
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care
- Manage an average of 12–16 patients per day
- Participate in training for advanced outpatient procedures as physicians complete their training
Procedures (Training Provided)
Experience with the following procedures is a plus but not required. Candidates must be willing to learn and receive training:
- PICC Line Care and Removal
- Paracentesis
- Thoracentesis
- Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Removal of Tunneled Venous Devices
- PleurX Management and Removal
- Lumbar Puncture
- Suture Removal
- Wound Care and Incision & Drainage (I&D)
- Arthrocentesis
Qualifications
- Active Physician Assistant license
- Minimum of 1 year of Physician Assistant experience
- Board Certified
- BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
- Experience with EPIC is preferred
- Comfortable providing both in-person and virtual patient care
- Willing to learn new outpatient procedures
Required Documents
- Active Physician Assistant License
- Board Certification
- BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
- Immunization Records
- TB Test/Chest X-ray (if applicable)
Why Join Legacy Personnel, Inc.?
Legacy Personnel, Inc. is a trusted healthcare staffing agency dedicated to connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with leading hospitals and healthcare facilities across the United States. We value professionalism, integrity, and quality patient care while providing responsive recruiter support throughout every assignment. Our mission is to help clinicians find rewarding opportunities where they can grow professionally and make a lasting impact.
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Pay: $135.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
