Salary : $115,226.99 - $143,453.51 Annually
Location : City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type: Unclassified - Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number: HR26-044
Department: Human Resources - (UC)
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITIONThe Risk and Occupational Health Services Bureau within the Department of Human Resources is seeking candidates for a full-time Physician Assistant vacancy. This unclassified at-will position reports to the City's Occupational Health Human Resources Officer at the Occupational Health Services clinic located at Airport Plaza in the City of Long Beach.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES This position will
- Evaluate and provide medical treatment of work-related illnesses and injuries
- Perform post-offer/pre-employment physicals for applicants
- Chart patient transactions in accordance with policies and procedures
- Obtain detailed medical histories; perform physical examinations
- Provide written prescription transmittal orders and have advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical indications, contraindications associated with dosing side effects and/or proper administration, interactions, safety and effectiveness
- Provide annual monitoring based on State and Federal requirements
- Author policies and protocols as needed
- Perform other related clinical services and duties as required
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS- A valid Sate of California license as a Physician Assistant from the California Medical Board of Quality Assurance, Physician Assistant Examining Committee
- Possession of a valid Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers card
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies or a closely related field
- Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.
EXPERIENCE- Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in primary care services or public health and/or human services programs
- A Masters of Science Degree in Physician Assistant studies or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience
- One (1) year in a supervisory capacity
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS - Department of Transportation (DoT) Medical Examiner certification
- DEA Registration
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA) certification
SELECTION PROCEDUREThis recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on
August 21, 2026. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a resume, cover letter, licenses, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.
The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-7008.
Employee BenefitsThe City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
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Medical and Dental Insurance•
Life Insurance•
Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)•
Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave•
Deferred Compensation•
Credit Union Membership•
Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)•
Flexible Spending Accounts•
Free Employee Parking•
Paid Parental Leave**Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).
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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand these instructions?
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Do you have a valid Sate of California license as a Physician Assistant from the California Medical Board of Quality Assurance, Physician Assistant Examining Committee
AND have attached it to your application?
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Do you have possession of a valid Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers card
AND have attached it to your application?
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Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies or a closely related field?
- Yes, I have a Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies or a closely related field.
- No, but I have four (4) years of experience to substitute the education.
- No, I do not have a degree and I do not have the experience to substitute.
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Do you have two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in primary care services or public health and/or human services programs?
- Yes, I have two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in primary care services or public health and/or human services programs.
- No, I have a Master's Degree and one (1) year of experience in primary care services or public health and/or human services programs.
- I do meet any of the aforementioned options.
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From the two (2) years of required experience, do you have at least one (1) year of experience in a supervisory capacity?
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DESIRABLE QUALIFCATIONS Do you possess a Department of Transportation (DoT) Medical Examiner certification?
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Do you possess a National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA) certification?
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Are you DEA registered?
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REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS NOTICE: I understand that required documents, such as resumes, cover letters, degrees, or transcripts, must be uploaded to my online application in PDF format at the time of filing. I also understand that any proofs submitted must contain either my name or other identifying characteristics on the form, that proof of education for academic degrees must indicate degree conferral, and that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency.
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CERTIFICATION STATEMENT: I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment.
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