Gastroenterology APP

Dignity Health’s Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC) is a non-profit Community clinic organization comprised of more than 40 health centers located primarily from Ventura to Templeton, spanning the coast. Our experienced physicians and advanced practice providers offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services. PHC is a part of Dignity Health Central Coast’s award-winning network of outstanding hospitals, imaging centers, laboratories, and post-acute services.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

As our Gastroenterology APP, you will help Pacific Central Coast Health Centers provide comprehensive primary health care to adult and pediatric patients so they can manage acute and chronic conditions and achieve optimal wellness.

Every day you will perform clinical assessments and provide patient care. You will be expected to conduct health histories, physical examinations, and psycho-social assessments, as well as provide wellness and urgent care in collaboration with physician members of the health care team.

To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced training in primary health care and be credentialed to treat a diverse range of adult and pediatric patients.

• Demonstrates basic to intermediate skills in technology and proficient knowledge of clinical procedures.
• Take a patient's medical history and perform a physical examinations for any presenting problem(s).
• Order specific laboratory studies and x-rays, and other studies, as appropriate, for that patient.
• Requests blood draws as required, orders collection and other tests as indicated.
• Counsel patients and their families on health promotion, diagnosis, prognosis and management possibilities.
• May make necessary comprehensive referrals as required.

Minimum:

• Advanced training in physical assessment and pharmacology; continuing education in field of practice.
• Physician Assistant: CA (PA:CA)