Physician Assistant

About the Role

Join Visiting Physician Services (VPS) and make an impact through compassionate, patient-centered care. As part of the Parker Advanced Care Institute at VNA Health Group, our interdisciplinary team delivers comprehensive in-home medical care to older adults who are homebound, medically complex, or living with chronic conditions. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality care practices, focusing on symptom treatment and promoting the highest quality of life for patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Supports the organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of the job, with a focus on positive interpersonal relationships with co-workers.
• Assesses, diagnoses, and develops appropriate plans of care to treat homebound patients.
• Monitors the patient’s condition and responsiveness to treatment.
• Acts as an agency representative with patients, their families, and other health agencies, groups, and organizations.
• Participates in the organizational QAPI program and attends agency-sponsored in-service programs.
• Adheres to agency infection control and safety policies.
• Follows the organization’s policies regarding absenteeism and appearance.

Requirements

• Completion of a Physician Assistant (PA) accredited program.
• Licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) in NJ with prescriptive authority; maintain a CDS and DEA certification.
• National certification as a PA with AAPA.
• Experience providing care to adult or geriatric patients.
• 2+ years of Physician Assistant experience and/or significant experience as a registered nurse.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Working Conditions

Work involves indoor/outdoor settings with client/customer contact, use of clinical equipment, and frequent use of phone and computer.

Pay

The total compensation range for this position is USD $60 to USD $72 per hour. When determining an offer, VNA Health Group considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions. The total compensation package includes base salary, overtime, bonuses, add-on incentives, special clinical compensation, retirement plans, and other benefits.

Benefits

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