Physician Assistant - Northbrook, IL

Overview

Join a Top-Rated Healthcare Company Making a Difference in Senior Care
. Well Be Senior Medical provides in-home medical care and mental health services with a patient-centered approach. Founded in 2019, Well Be aims to help patients living with chronic conditions live better, feel healthier, and stay independent longer. Well Be has been named a Best Place to Work by Modern Healthcare.

Safety-Sensitive Statement
. This position is safety-sensitive. Employees must perform job duties in a manner that ensures safety for themselves, coworkers, patients, and the public. The role requires full cognitive and physical functioning at all times. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with applicable laws and company policy. Marijuana use is prohibited as part of safety requirements.

Well Be will comply with applicable state laws regarding medical marijuana and reasonable accommodations where permitted by law and safety requirements.

Drug Screening
. A pre-employment drug screen is required. Ongoing employment may be contingent upon compliance with the company Drug-Free Workplace Policy, including random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion testing.

Americans with Disabilities Act
. Well Be is committed to complying with the ADA and applicable state/local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. For accommodations during the application or employment process, contact Human Resources at

• Practices the Well Be mission to help patients lead healthier, meaningful lives by delivering the most Complete Care a9 to their patient panel.
• Primarily supports in-home, patient-facing visits to meet care needs in the assigned market.
• Partners with other clinicians in the Care Community managing the health and wellbeing of patients in home settings.
• Engages attributed patients into the Well Be program and supports care needs to keep patients engaged.
• Provides educational resources to facilitate staff, patient, and family decision-making.
• Performs initial patient screenings/physical examinations, creates assessment/plan, and completes documentation in a timely manner.
• Addresses urgent care needs and supports transition of care visits as needed.
• Collaborates with the community team to complete full patient care assessment and plan.
• Orders, interprets, and analyzes diagnostic tests and determines follow-up needs per state supervisory agreement.
• Prescribes and manages medications and treatments as appropriate per state supervisory agreement.
• Updates patient records and verifies accuracy at each appointment.
• Delivers patient care and completes regular reviews with supervising physician per state supervisory agreement.
• Maintains high-quality care while adhering to patient needs and documentation standards.
• Focuses on documentation, coding, HEDIS measures, patient engagement, and managing medical expenses.
• Serves as a resource for ongoing care information, counseling, and guidance for patients with chronic conditions.
• Utilizes resources and refers to internal/external resources as appropriate (e.g., Well Be behavioral health protocols).
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and participates in regular team meetings.
• Maintains active, unencumbered state licensure(s) and national certification(s).
• Delivers palliative care when needed and supports end-of-life care discussions with patients and families.
• Facilitates family meetings with the Well Be community team to address complex dynamics and goals of care.
• Adheres to professional conduct, documentation standards, and care needs.
• Other tasks needed to accomplish team objectives/goals.

• Minimum Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies (ARC-PA) from an accredited program.
• 3-5 years physician assistant experience required; new grads will not be considered.
• 2+ years of prior healthcare experience in related roles (e.g., MA, CNA, EMT/Paramedic, RN) required.
• Active, unencumbered Physician Assistant license in the state of IL; residency required.
• Current NCCPA board certification (required).
• BLS certification and active NPI number; CPR certification (required).
• Active, unencumbered DEA licensure (required).
• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and access to a vehicle (proof of insurance required).

• Experience in home care, primary care, hospice, palliative care, or geriatrics preferred.
• Ability to conduct in-home visits and experience with telehealth.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and G Suite; familiarity with EHR, scheduling software, and Ring Central.
• Strong teamwork, integrity, ethics, and productivity.
• Experience diagnosing and treating ongoing, chronic, and urgent conditions of older adults.
• Experience in panel management, primary care, geriatrics, internal medicine, or palliative care; end-of-life communication.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

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