Since its founding in 1972, Tarzana Treatment Centers (TTC) has emerged as a cutting-edge provider in the field of integrated behavioral health care. Using innovation and a long-term vision, TTC has combined typical alcohol and drug treatment services with medical care, mental health, housing, case management and HIV/AIDS services to form an integrated delivery system that has set the standard that other organizations emulate.

Position Title: Physician Assistant                                                        

Department: Medical Department                                                         

Reports To: Medical Director                                                              

POSITION SUMMARY 

Provides medical services to all patients facility-wide, as directed by the Medical Director.

Salary Range 

$68 - $101.50 per hour DOE 

We offer a competitive benefits package:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive wages
• Stability and career advancement
• Continuing Education Opportunities

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

1. Performs physical examinations.
2. Diagnoses, treats and prescribes medications under the supervision and written protocol of the Medical Director.
3. Orders lab and diagnostic work in conformance with the Medical Director’s written protocol for the treatment of specific illnesses or diseases.
4. Performs minor lacerations, as ordered and supervised by the Medical Director and his/her protocol.

EDUCATION

Completion of a professional physician assistant course at an accredited college and certification and licensing by the State of California Board of Medical Examiners as a Physician Assistant – PAC.

EXPERIENCE

One (1) consecutive year’s experience in a medical and/or psychiatric facility with experience in the care of the chemically dependent.

SETTING

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.

ADA REQUIREMENT

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the American with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.