Physician Assistant

About the role

The Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in house calls provides high-quality medical care to patients in their homes, particularly focusing on individuals with chronic illnesses, limited mobility, or barriers to accessing traditional healthcare. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, effective communication, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessments: Perform thorough evaluations of patients’ health status, including physical examinations, health histories, and medication reviews during home visits.
• Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnose medical conditions and develop personalized treatment plans, prescribing medications and therapies as appropriate.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive and continuous care for patients.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on disease management, medication adherence, preventive care, and lifestyle changes to enhance health outcomes.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient encounters, treatment plans, and follow-up care in electronic health records.
• Follow-Up Care: Schedule and conduct follow-up visits to monitor patients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Emergency Management: Assess and address urgent medical needs during home visits, coordinating referrals and additional support when required.
• Community Outreach: Engage in community health initiatives to promote awareness of home healthcare services and available resources.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required
• Active New York license as a Physician Assistant
• Currently New York Controlled Substance and Drug Enforcement Registration
• Graduate of an approved PA Program and a post-graduate training program in surgery or at least one-year equivalent work experience
• Current Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Emergency Medicine / Family Practice/Acute Care
• DOT, BLS, ACLS Preferred
• Bilingual a plus - Spanish
• Proven work experience as a physician assistant or nurse
• Knowledge of EMR Systems preferred

Work Environment

Primarily operates in patients’ homes, which may vary in condition and accessibility. Requires travel within a designated geographic area, with flexibility to accommodate patient needs, including potential evening and weekend visits. Collaborative work with a multidisciplinary team may occur remotely or in various healthcare settings.