Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant – Outpatient Neurology

Spanish/English Bilingual Required

West Coast Neurology | Arcadia, California 91006
Full-time | On-site
Annual base salary: $120,000–$180,000, depending on relevant experience and qualifications

About the opportunity

West Coast Neurology is a multi-location neurology practice serving patients throughout Southern California. We are seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Arcadia office, work closely with our physicians, and contribute to the care of patients with a broad range of neurological conditions.

This position will have a significant focus on caring for Spanish-speaking patients, including patients with limited English proficiency. The Arcadia office serves a broader, diverse patient population, and the Physician Assistant will support the office’s physicians and clinical team across assigned patient-care responsibilities.

Initially, the role will emphasize working alongside our physicians and supporting patient evaluations, follow-up care, treatment coordination, and patient education. Based on experience, demonstrated clinical competency, and successful integration into the practice, the Physician Assistant will have the opportunity to progressively build and manage a longitudinal patient panel within West Coast Neurology, with ongoing physician supervision and collaboration.

This is an opportunity to deepen your neurology expertise, develop lasting relationships with patients and families, and contribute to a growing clinical practice.

What you will do

All clinical responsibilities will be performed within your authorized scope, demonstrated competency, applicable California law, and the practice’s Physician Assistant practice agreement.

• Evaluate assigned new and established patients, obtain medical histories, perform neurological examinations, and develop and implement care plans in accordance with the practice agreement, with physician consultation and collaboration as appropriate to the patient’s needs, the PA’s experience and demonstrated competency, and WCN’s clinical protocols.
• Provide ongoing follow-up care, monitor treatment response and medication tolerance, and recognize when physician consultation, additional evaluation, referral, or urgent escalation is needed.
• Order clinically indicated laboratory tests, imaging, and neurodiagnostic studies; review results and specialist reports; and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
• Manage medications and refill requests within authorized prescribing responsibilities, and work with clinical and administrative staff on treatment authorizations and related care coordination.
• Communicate directly with patients and families in Spanish and English, explain diagnoses and treatment recommendations clearly, assess understanding, and use qualified language-assistance resources when appropriate.
• Support pre- and post-procedure assessment, education, and follow-up. Any procedural responsibilities will depend on appropriate training, demonstrated competency, and practice authorization.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in Veradigm EHR; address assigned clinical messages and results; and coordinate care with referring clinicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Contribute to the broader Arcadia practice through physician collaboration, coverage of assigned patient-care needs, and participation in patient-safety and quality-improvement activities.

Qualifications Required

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• An active California Physician Assistant license and NCCPA certification by the start of clinical practice.
• Demonstrated Spanish and English proficiency sufficient for safe, effective clinical communication, including obtaining histories, explaining treatment recommendations, and providing patient education. English proficiency must also support accurate clinical documentation and team communication.
• Current DEA registration, or the ability to obtain it before performing duties that require that registration.
• Current Basic Life Support certification by the start of clinical practice.
• Eligible to participate in federal and state healthcare programs and not excluded, suspended, debarred, or otherwise prohibited from participation in such programs.
• Ability to timely complete credentialing and enrollment requirements for health plans and other payers designated by West Coast Neurology.
• Sound clinical judgment, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively while recognizing the limits of your training and authorized scope.
• Ability to perform the position’s essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred

Experience in neurology, neurosurgery, or another relevant clinical specialty is preferred. Well-qualified new graduates with a strong interest in neurology will also be considered. Clinical assignments and patient volume will be aligned with experience, demonstrated competency, and patient-care needs.

Compensation and benefits

The anticipated annual base salary at hire is $120,000–$180,000, based on relevant experience, clinical expertise, qualifications, and other lawful, job-related factors.

Benefits include:

• Employer-provided professional liability coverage for authorized services performed on behalf of West Coast Neurology, subject to applicable coverage and employment terms.
• Paid sick leave and other time off in accordance with West Coast Neurology’s written policies and applicable law.
• Eligibility to participate in employee benefit programs offered by West Coast Neurology, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and plan terms.

Location and employment type

This is a full-time, on-site position based in our Arcadia office at 1015 N. First Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006.

How to apply

Submit your resume to [email protected]. Please describe your relevant clinical experience, interest in neurology, and experience communicating with patients in Spanish.

West Coast Neurology is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and interview process and for the performance of essential job functions. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person