Physician Assistant - Primary Care - Hourly

About the role

This Position Provides Medical Care And Treatment Services With Emphasis On Chronic Disease Management And Promotion Of Health And Palliative Care For Patients Not Best Served In a Clinic Setting. Care Is Provided In Patient Residencies, As Well Through Audio And Video Sessions. This Position May Focus On One Of The Following Areas New Patient intake: Provides initial comprehensive assessment management and on-boarding of new patients to the clinic. Relief Care: Provides relief and/or urgent care for patients on a short-term basis, focusing on filling in for providers who are out of the office.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up care of patients under collaboration with a licensed physician, including diagnosis and treatment of critical, prolonged, and long-term healthcare issues.
• Complete a physical and psychosocial history; identify actual and potential health needs based on medical, mental/emotional, financial, and social factors.
• Make referrals to appropriate social or medical agencies and practitioners.
• Evaluate and address the prevention of diseases, maintenance of chronic diseases, and appropriate end-of-life care per the goals of care outlined by the patient and their families.
• Develop and implement proactive patient centered care plan with the assistance of other disciplines within the care team.
• Order testing in diagnostics, order medications with appropriate follow up and reassessment, and perform some procedures as appropriate under certification.
• Approve medication refills and home health orders and respond to caregiver requests to provide continuity of care.
• Provide compassionate anticipatory guidance through decline due to chronic disease and provide high quality palliative care focused on the goals of the patient and family.
• Educate patients and families on goal-based, appropriate preventative care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medications and treatment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with lay and professional caregivers, including care facilities, to assure patient experience excellent continuity of care and orders are implemented appropriately.
• Deliver quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity.
• May participate in after-hours call schedule.

Requirements

• Master’s level education with major course work in primary care program for physician assistants or related field.
• Licensed physician assistant in the State of Oregon.
• Certification by NCCPA.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle.
• CPR certification at hire or within 6 months in position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relative clinical experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of medicine including urgent care and triage practices for providers focused on Relief Care.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of geriatrics and palliative care.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and injuries.
• Knowledge of sources of information and current literature applicable to the field of general medicine.
• Knowledge of the ethical and medico-legal aspects of medical practice.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health, including familiarity with epidemiology, health services delivery and financing systems, and environmental health.
• Knowledge of the population served in adult health, including culture, demographics, patterns of disease, barriers to care and other unique features or special needs.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical quality improvement.
• Familiar with the medical charting systems.
• Utilize electronic systems appropriately and effectively, including audio and video supported encounters.
• Perform medical diagnostic and treatment services.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse patients, staff, peer groups, and varied agency and institutional representatives.
• Deal professionally and calmly with individuals that may act inappropriately, be verbally abusive, hostile and/or in crisis.
• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Communicate clearly, compassionately and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Cultural competence and ability to work effectively with people from all walks of life.
• Compassion, commitment, and integrity required for success in this position.
• Work within a team and take direction from other team members with expertise in the care plan development.
• Adhere to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
• Work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
• Learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions.
• Accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Health savings account, flexible spending account(s), lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, wellness program, discounts, and multiple supplemental benefits.