4-10 years relevant experience or equivalent education and training
Ongoing recertification (NCCPA) required
Responsibilities
Provide patient care including recording medical history and developing care plans
Communicate and coordinate care with patients, families, and health services
Monitor continuity of care through evaluations by physicians
Prepare prescription orders as per supervision agreements
Educate patients and families on health prevention and treatments
Triage patient calls and provide ongoing care support
Engage in performance improvement initiatives to comply with regulations
Benefits
Rotational weekend and on-call coverage
Opportunities for professional development
Collaboration within interdisciplinary teams
Engagement in quality improvement initiatives
Supportive community health involvement
Full Job Description
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
This job is an integral part of the care delivery system working together to provide a healing environment, by placing our customers first. The incumbent provides primary healthcare services for non-acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization within the Physician Assistant's scope of practice. Work is performed in a physician office or offices dedicated to Primary Care, weekend, and on-call coverage on a rotational basis, as required.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides appropriate patient care to include recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing therapeutic care plan, ordering lab and diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, and providing accurate medical record documentation. Establishes presumptive diagnosis as defined in the written agreement between the PA-C and the supervising physician(s). (20%)
Communicates and coordinates patient care with patient, family, community health services and interdisciplinary team. Involves attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the PA-C knowledge base or scope of practice. (15%)
Provides monitoring and continuity of care and coordinates periodic evaluation by physicians as defined in the written agreement between the PA-C and the supervising physician(s). (15%)
Prepares written prescription orders for drugs as defined in the written agreement between the PA-C and the supervising physician(s). (10%)
Educates patients and family members regarding health and illness prevention, medication and treatment instructions, and recommends community resources as needed. Serves as clinical expert and acts as a clinical resource. (10%)
Triages patient telephone calls, provides monitoring and continuity of care. (10%)
Participates in, develops, and implements performance and/or quality improvement initiatives. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies. (10%)
May perform other duties such as manage outpatient concerns and any other duty specific to specialty. (10%)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies
Current PA Physician Assistant License
PA-C or board eligible.
Substitutions
Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Employment Requirements:
Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PA-C within 90 days of hire
Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure within 60 days of hire
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
