About this role
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. Doctors on Duty Medical Group will not sponsor applicants for work visas.