Physician Assistant
3 months ago
Salinas
Job Description SUMMARY Responsible for providing primary and urgent care to a diverse patient population, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education, and counseling. Works under a Practice Agreement following established guidelines and within the established scope of practice. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Demonstrates the ability to perform physical exams on all patients, neonate through the geriatric population., • Obtains and documents the patient's medical history. Identifies health risk factors., • Demonstrates the ability to diagnose and treat common acute illnesses., • Demonstrates the ability to diagnose and treat chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension., • Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors., • Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality., • Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, i.e., laboratory work, x-rays, EKG., • Provides well childcare; women's healthcare, prenatal care, family planning., • Demonstrates the ability to prescribe medications (see individual state laws) and non-pharmacological therapies based on the patient's diagnoses, health history and age., • Encourages positive health behaviors for the maintenance of health and the prevention of disease. This is done through education and counseling., • Always applies standardized care guidelines in clinical practice., • Provides patient and/or family with health education, counseling and referrals to other healthcare professionals and community resources when appropriate., • Assesses and documents patient and/or family psycho-social issues., • Treats patients and families with respect and dignity. Maintains high patient satisfaction scores., • Collaborates with physicians and other members of the health team to plan optimal care for the patient., • Works with the patient and family to formulate a patient treatment and education plan. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Provides follow-up care, determines the effectiveness of the treatment plan, reassesses and changes the plan as needed., • Documentation meets all standards and policies. Documentation includes all findings, interventions and results. Appropriately codes E&M at appropriate levels, without over or under coding. Completes and signs all documentation timely, usually at the point of service, but no later than the end of the shift., • Maintains patient confidentiality at all times., • Functions as a patient advocate., • Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations., • Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities., • Stays current with medical advancements, new technology, new drugs through continuing education classes, society meetings, professional journals, etc., • Attends all departmental, organizational, and medical staff committee meetings as appropriate., • Meets the organization’s requirements for participation in government and private payer incentive programs, such as PQRS and Meaningful Use., • Completes patient charts following appropriate documentation guidelines in a timely manner., • Assists with the development and implementation of specific policies and procedures. CREDENTIALS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE • Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences, etc., • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program., • Current Physician Assistant license from the California Physician Assistant Board, • The scope of practice is related directly to the PA’s supervising physician and California laws., • Current BCLS certification., • Registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Registration must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment., • Basic computer knowledge. Ability to master efficient use of EMR., • Able to perform minor office surgeries, apply casts and splints, laceration repairs. (Training will be provided if needed), • Basic X-ray interpretation. (Training will be provided if needed), • Telemedicine evaluations for common minor injuries and illnesses., • Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing., • Able to communicate effectively in Spanish is highly desirable. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: If not vaccinated, must be masked during Flu and cold season per CDC and county guidelines. Proof of identity and legal authority to work in the U.S. is a condition of employment.