Physician Assistant

About This Role

Providing exceptional medical care to patients is the core of the Physician Assistant role at VIPcare. This position suits those who are passionate about helping older adults achieve better health outcomes while working closely with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Practice medicine under the supervision of a physician using sound medical judgment and adhering to all ethical considerations of the practice of medicine; know limitations and seek consult when advisable; keep abreast of current technologies and industry standards
• Provide care for patients with acute and chronic illness encountered in the older adult patient
• Be accountable for patient care and outcomes, appropriately seeking consultation from specialists when needed while remaining involved in detailed patient care
• Engage with hospitalists whenever a patient is in the hospital
• Meet all clinical obligations of the medical practice: Accrediting Agency compliance, CLIA compliance, drug prescription compliance, HIPAA, State and Federal regulations, Safety Regulations, etc.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, manage, educate, promote health, and provide care coordination and documentation for patients with acute and complex chronic health needs using evidence-based medicine and practice guidelines
• Follow all internal policies and procedures
• Maintain complete and detailed records, electronically in the EMR, of patients’ health care plans and prognosis, completed within 48 hours of each patient’s visit
• Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent/manage disease or disability
• Analyze and interpret patients’ histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis
• Interpret data and diagnostic results for an appropriate course of action including but not limited to blood gases, radiology, EKG, etc. in collaboration with supervising physician
• Exhibit behavior that emphasizes compassion, quality, loyalty, and conscientiousness
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, and team members
• Document continuing education per licensure and certification requirements
• Ensure that patients are seen every other visit by the Physician
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements
• Enact proper chain of command for patient complaints
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Completion of a four-year Physician Assistant baccalaureate program and a year of clinical training, or;
• Completion of a two-year accredited Physician Assistant program (which requires two years of undergraduate study) plus two years of clinical training following completion of the PA program
• State licensure or accreditation as a Physician Assistant
• At least 1 year of experience in outpatient primary care experience
• Prior experience working in an electronic medical records system
• Provide 5 Star service in accordance with the Better Health Group's mission
• Skilled in traditional nursing disciplines of patient assessment and management
• ACLS/BLS certification required as mandated by state
• Demonstrate knowledge of the rationale of appropriate patient care
• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from a various group of people
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Excellent written and verbal communication, teaching ability, and good telephone skills
• Working knowledge with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for real-time collaboration

Benefits

• Opportunity for personal and professional growth
• Supportive team environment with a focus on patient care
• Engagement in a mission-driven organization

Important Details

• Physical requirements include full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, ability to lift and move patients and medical equipment, and corrected vision and hearing to normal range

Application Process

• Submit your application through the designated platform
• Follow any specific instructions provided

About the Company

VIPcare specializes in primary care for patients aged 65 and older, focusing on better health outcomes through a team-oriented approach to patient care. The organization is dedicated to transforming healthcare one patient at a time.