Physician Assistant - Primary Care

Overview

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.

Note:

This position is located in Salem, OR. Schedule would be any two weekdays, 8 hour shifts with no nights, weekends or on call.

Estimated Hiring Range

$66.42 - $81.18

Bonus Target

Bonus - SIP Target, 5% Annual

Current Care Oregon Employees:
Please use the internal Workday site to submit an application for this job.

• 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.
• Perform comprehensive health assessment of clients by completing 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.
• Identify, 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.

• Communicate effectively with members of the medical staff on issues concerning consultation, collaboration, and referrals.
• Educate patients and families on their preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medications and treatment.
• Determine need for specialty and rehabilitative services and make appropriate referrals.
• Attend and participate in all required staff meetings and other ad hoc committees as assigned.
• Provide coverage for clinical colleagues in their absence.
• Participate in quality improvement activities as assigned.
• Complete and maintain medical records according to agency protocols and in support of quality metrics.
• Perform duties as assigned.

• 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
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license
• 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

• Minimum 2 years of relative clinical experience

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of medicine including urgent care and triage practices for providers focused on Relief Care
• Proficient in the practice of geriatrics and palliative care
• Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of general…