SENIOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

We will be accepting online applications beginning July, 2, 2026, at 9:45 AM (PT)

Open Competitive Job Opportunity (OC)

LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are. 

We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County. 

With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.

Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations – Los Angeles Health Services

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!

Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public sector benefits packages in the nation.

• Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary.
• Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary.
• Generous Parental and Family Leave Benefits
• Ridesharing, Parking, and Transit Benefits
• 13 paid holidays per year

The Mission:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

DEFINITION:
Provides administrative supervision to a large group of Physician Assistants who perform medical examinations, procedures, and treatments under the technical supervision of physicians.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class provide first-level administrative supervision to a large group of Physician Assistants and trainees. These positions are found within large and complex medical divisions in a hospital or comprehensive health centers.  Incumbents utilize knowledge of basic supervision principles as well as medical techniques in various medical specialties such as emergency care, primary care, women's health care, and orthopedics.  These positions may be required to walk or stand for long periods of time and lift heavy equipment while providing medical services to the patient.

•  Serves as first line administrative supervisor for a group of Physician Assistants under the technical direction of a physician.
  
  
• Prepares performance evaluations for the Physician Assistant staff.
  
  
• Makes recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, and transfers as well as progressive disciplinary measures to impose involving subordinate Physician Assistants and trainees.
  
  
• Conducts staff meetings as needed to ensure that administrative and medical treatment policies and procedures are clearly understood and applied.
  
  
• Reviews the quality of completed and pending assignments and implements corrective measures where necessary.
  
  
• Develops and revises proposed Physician Assistant programs in response to identified training needs, review of patient records, and changes in professional standards and practices.
  
  
• Assists in supervising and evaluating clinical performance of the Physician Assistants assigned to various specialty areas.
  
  
• Serves as a resource person to the Physician Assistants for unusual or difficult cases and demonstrates appropriate evaluation and treatment procedures.
  
  
• Assists in the clinical training of students and orientation of allied health team by providing training and evaluating their performance. 
  
  
• Coordinates staff development through in-service training, offsite conferences, seminars, or college courses.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: 

Two years of experience as a Physician Assistant in the applicable specialty role(s):

• Physician Assistant, Emergency Care OR
• Physician Assistant, Primary Care OR
• Physician Assistant, Women's Health Care OR
• Physician Assistant, Orthopedics OR
• Physician Assistant, Surgery

LICENSE:
A valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant* issued by the Physician Assistant Committee of the Medical Board of California.

CERTIFICATES REQUIRED:
Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Hearth Association -OR- a Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS) issued by an approved provider.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Master's Degree from an accredited university** in Public Health Science, Biology, Human Anatomy, Physiology or Physician Assistant studies.
• Additional years of experience as a Physician Assistant beyond the Selection Requirements.

PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate:
This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Special requirement information:

• *Experience working as a Physician Assistant in the County of Los Angeles means working under a physician's supervision. It involves performing medical examinations, selected diagnostic and therapeutic tasks, and special procedures to help deliver medical services to patients
• Applicants must include a clear photocopy of their credential authorizing them to work as a Physician Assistant including certificates such as the BLS or BCLS.
• **To receive credit for education listed under the Desirable Qualifications, applicants should submit a legible copy of their official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred. For more information on the standards for educational documents, please visit the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) and Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) websites to learn more about accredited PA programs.

Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must attach a copy of their license from that state to the application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the application filing date. Experience will not be considered if the license information is not provided. 

The required license and certificates MUST be current and unrestricted; conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license and certificates will NOT be accepted.

We do not accept documents that are password protected. Applicants must ensure all documents are unlocked before attaching them to their submission or sending them for exam evaluation.  Emailed degrees or transcripts will not be accepted or considered unless they are clearly identifiable in the subject line or within the email.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications 100%.

Candidate's will need to achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION: 

Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies throughout the Los Angeles Health Services as they occur.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

Special Information:

Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Available Shift:

Any

Application and Filing Information

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice.

NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at [email protected], no later than 7 calendar days after filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title.

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Social security number:

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying

Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County

Sharing of User ID, e-mail and Password: All applicants file their application using their own userID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record

ADA Coordinator: (323) 914-6365

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact:

Brenda Aguila, Exam Analyst

(213) 288-7000

[email protected] (Best way to contact)