Physician Assistant

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assume medical responsibility for an assigned small panel of patients in collaboration with care team; provide clinical services focused on patient level interventions and system level interventions (both medical and kidney-focused).
• Complete history and physical exams and order laboratory and diagnostic tests as needed.
• Educate patients about medication usage and side effects, and prescribe medications as permitted by state prescribing authorities.
• Identify and manage patients’ medical conditions and obstacles to care.
• Participate in frequent care team huddles.
• Educate patients and caregivers about medical conditions and treatment plans.
• Order diagnostic and laboratory tests and evaluate test results.
• Determine the need for consultation from medical, surgical, and/or psychiatric specialties.
• Facilitate care across a variety of settings, including emergency department, hospital, skilled nursing facility, home health agency, hospice, and/or community-based organizations as appropriate.
• Perform structured assessments and develop and implement comprehensive care plans for the patient panel.
• Be available for after-hours telephonic support as needed.
• Document all medical encounters accurately and in a timely manner.
• Auxiliary in the development and implementation of clinical protocols and guidelines of care in order to optimize outcomes.
• Maintain confidentiality in regards to all patient sensitive information.
• Support company efforts of continuous quality improvement.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Licensed Physician Assistant in the state of Arizona.
• Must meet Duo Health clinician credentialing criteria, including passing a background check.
• Reliable transportation and a verifiable good driving record.
• Must be able to travel to patient homes.
• Must be self-motivated and able to perform work in accordance with defined operating procedures.
• Ability to develop and maintain inclusive and equitable relationships with patients, caregivers and staff.
• Experience working with community resources from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Comfortable interacting with patients and care teams both telephonically and in-person.