SMU Physician Assistant Student Rotation

Who we are: La Clinica de La Raza is a non-profit, community-based health center established in 1971 to address health barriers and create better lives for the underserved. We have proudly grown into over 35 sites across Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano County. To learn more about our history, click here: Our History - La Clinica or visit our website at www.laclinica.org.

**This position is only available to current students from Samuel Merrit University**

* As an PA volunteer student, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and be supervised by a licensed medical provider who will provide you, the student, feedback regarding questions and to correct errors when applicable.
* Gain practicum experiences in an FQHC setting that are of critical importance to a successful learning experience in PA program.
* The practicum setting allows for the synthesis of concepts and the application of didactic learning.
* The PA student will work closely with a preceptor, learning from licensed provider advice and example. * Through supervision, the PA student can progressively develop the skills and judgment necessary to become an PA.

Physical Requirements:
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Bending/lifting, pushing/pulling, adjusting, or moving objects weighing up to 15 pounds in all directions and occasionally more.
• Repeating motions that may include the neck, wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Upper extremity demands: Reaching above shoulder and/or below waist.

*Please note this is a non-paid volunteer position*