Physician Assistant - Primary Care
Overview
Premise Health physician assistants, physician assistant supervisors, and physician assistant health center managers play a vital role in the health and wellbeing of our patients. Our PAs are experts in developing integrated primary, acute and occupational care plans through collaboration with other team members in a company culture that values communication, connection and empowerment. Premise cares deeply about our team members’ wellbeing and is dedicated to supporting a healthy work-life balance in addition to competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, paid holidays and vacation time, company-sponsored wellness programs and more.
Success Profile
Our team members are what makes working at Premise Health great! These are a few of the traits that get us excited.
- Accountable
- Good listener
- Organized
- Personable
- Team player
- Digitally savvy
Quote
"I have had the opportunity to practice in an environment that helps the patients get healthier and obtain personal goals. There are amazing opportunities for growth/advancement as in my tenure with Premise I have practiced as a PA, served as Health Center Manager, and now a Director of Client Operations."
- Barbara G. Regis MS, PA-C
"My job allows me to help patients navigate their wellness and health every day. It makes me fulfilled and happy to have a career which allows me to do this and have a wonderful work life balance for myself."
- Reshma Patel, PA-C
Responsibilities
Physician Assistant - Primary Care
- Conducts physical exams and preventive health measures per guidelines and approved agreements.
- Performs procedures such as injections, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
- Develops patient care plans, records progress, and ensures continuity of care.
- Educates patients on treatment plans, health maintenance, growth and development.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to assess clinical conditions.
- Collaborates with physicians and healthcare teams for comprehensive care.
- Prescribes or recommends treatments, including medications and therapies.
- Refers patients to specialists or physicians as needed.
- Maintains patient health records to ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation and records.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Maintains state licenses/certifications to practice.
- Maintains Board of Pharmacy Prescribing License (if applicable).
- Current NCCPA national certification required.
- Degree from ARC-PA accredited program.
- Federal DEA license (matching each state of practice as applicable).
- Current certification with hands-on training in AHA, ARC or equivalent Basic Life Support for health care providers is required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services.
- At least three years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant in an ambulatory care, occupational health, family practice or emergency department setting.
Qualifications
- At least three years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant in an ambulatory care, occupational health, family practice or emergency department setting.
Skills
- State licenses/certifications to practice.
- NCCPA national certification.
- ARC-PA accredited program degree.
- Federal DEA license.
- AHA, ARC or equivalent Basic Life Support certification.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid holidays and vacation time
- Company-sponsored wellness program
- EAP
- Access to virtual primary care and virtual behavioral health at no cost for team members and their dependents
Pay
Competitive rate of pay, 401(k) plan, and performance-based incentive program.
Schedule
No weekends or on call, manageable patient load in one location.