Physician Assistant

A full time Advanced Practice Profession, Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join WesternU Health and be involved with both patient care and student instruction.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to effectively interact with health care professionals and patients.
• Must have working knowledge of common desktop computer software, including basic familiarity with Electronic Medical Record and tablet based health record systems and have a general knowledge of audio-video recording systems.
• Must be able to function independently, make sound judgment calls, and be able to practice within the full scope of the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner License
• Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.
• Must possess a valid, active driver’s license and have the ability to drive to local Renal Replacement Therapy (Dialysis) centers as required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• (Physician Assistant) Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program or(Nurse Practitioner) FNP and National Certification required

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare deliver.

Licensure:

• (Physician Assistant) California Physician Assistant License and NCCPA Certification required or (Nurse Practitioner) FNP and National Certification required

Health Clearance:

• Must submit all required health related documents prior to employment. May be required to maintain annual records for items such as TB clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates will be given strong preference.

Essential Job Duties

Key Responsibilities

Quality Care:

• Provides quality patient care within scope of the license as an integral part of the healthcare team.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide efficient quality patient care.
• Assesses and monitors patient response to procedures and treatments. Reports patient condition and reaction to tests, drugs, treatments, and any significant incidents to the attending physician.
• Document patient encounters in a clear and timely manner in the patient’s electronic health record.
• Provides care coordination for the patients in-between visits including returning patient calls, medication refills, interacting with other members of the healthcare team etc. with the goal of optimizing patient health outcomes.
• Travels to local Renal Replacement Therapy (Dialysis) centers as needed to support patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Plan of Care:

• Establishes and implements the plan of care for patients by evaluating all pertinent information and collaborating with healthcare team.
• Orders diagnostic tests and procedures, medication, consultations, work-ups, etc within scope of practice.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Education:

• Provides educational information to patients, family, etc.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching:

• Oversees teaching of students during rotations in the Medical Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position and future growth of the practice and/or University.

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Work Schedule

• Mon-Fri; Normal business hours.

Working at WesternU

We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.

We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally,

• Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.

• Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.

• Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.

• As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.

• WesternU’s core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.

• We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!

Expected Pay Scale

Minimum

$110,000.00 Annually

Maximum

$122,500.00 Annually

Physical Demands

Physical Demands

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?

Yes

If yes, list maximum weight and duration

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, sit and operate a motor vehicle. The employee is regularly asked to sit, use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop. The employee regularly lifts or moves objects, which weigh up to 10 pounds and occasionally may move or push up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth vision, and ability to adjust focus, and adequate vision to allow for the safe operation of a motor vehicle.

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must maintain Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) that satisfies the requirements of the WesternU Vehicle Use Policy

Describe Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties are routinely performed in an environmentally controlled interior healthcare office. Work environment may involve exposure to potentially dangerous materials, e.g., blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, and ionizing radiation. Clinical environments require compliance with safety precautions, OSHA Blood borne pathogen training, and may include the use of certain personal protective equipment.

Posting Information

Posting Number

A01065

Posting Date

09/23/2026

Close Date

09/23/2027

Open Until Filled

Yes

Conditions of Employment - Background Check

To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position.

Pay Transparency Act

Pay Transparency Act- Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO)

It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

• Letter of Recommendation #1

• Letter of Recommendation #2

• Letter of Recommendation #3

• Additional Applicant Document

• Required License/Certification