Physician Assistant - Primary Care
Housecall Providers Inc
portland, or
Compensation: 138.150 - 168.850
Physician Assistant - Primary Care---------------------------------------------------------------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: Regular Care: Provides ongoing care for patients within an assigned caseload and/or territory and includes long-term strategies focused on disease prevention. 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: We are accepting applications for future openings. These roles could be 32 hours to 40 hours a week, based on the candidate’s needs. Service areas could include the following counties: Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Clark, Clatsop, Columbia, and/or Marion. Service area and schedule preferences can be discussed with the Hiring Manager.**Estimated Hiring Range:**$138,150.00 - $168,850.00**Bonus Target:**Bonus - SIP Target, 5% AnnualCurrent CareOregon Employees: Please use the internal Workday site to submit an application for this job.---------------------------------------------------------------## **Essential Responsibilities**Clinical Service* 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 surgical 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.* Participate in after-hours call schedule.Administration* 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.* Oversee the care plan/coordinate case management activities for assigned patients.* 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 maintains medical records according to agency protocols and in support of quality metrics.* Perform duties as assigned.## **Organizational Responsibilities*** Perform work in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision and values.* Support the organization’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by fostering a culture of open mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion and respect for all individuals.* Strive to meet annual business goals in support of the organization’s strategic goals.* Adhere to the organization’s policies, procedures and other relevant compliance needs.* Perform other duties as needed.### **Experience and/or Education**Required* 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 positionPreferred* Minimum 2 years of relative clinical experience## Knowledge, Skills and Abilities RequiredKnowledge* 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 medicine and surgery* Knowledge of methods and techniques of diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and injuries* Knowledge of sources of information and current literature applicable to the field of general medicine* Knowledge of the ethical and medico-legal aspects of medical practice* Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health, including familiarity with epidemiology, health services delivery and financing systems, and environmental health* Knowledge of the population served in adult health, including culture, demographics, patterns of disease, barriers to care and other unique features or special needs* Knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical quality improvement* Familiar with the medical charting systemSkills and Abilities* Skill in utilizing electronic systems appropriately and effectively, including audio and video supported encounters* Ability to perform medical diagnostic and treatment services* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse patients, staff, peer groups, and varied agency and institutional representatives* Ability to deal professionally and calmly with individuals that may act inappropriately, be verbally abusive, hostile and/or in crisis* Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends* Ability to communicate clearly, compassionately and concisely, both verbally and in writing* Cultural competence and ability to work effectively with people from all walks of life* Compassion, commitment and integrity required for success in this position* Ability to work within a team and take direction from other team members with expertise in the care plan development* Ability to adhere to organizational standards, policies, and procedures* Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups* Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions* Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress* The following cognitive or mental requirements are necessary on a regular basis:* Critical thinking* Reading, writing, mathematics* Drawing conclusions from written or computer-generated materials* Implementing recommendations by coordinating people and/or other resources* Developing plans, procedures, goals, strategies or processes* Clear verbal articulation* Ability to tolerate and manage stress and grief* Ability to see, read, hear, speak clearly, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 6 hours/day* Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, stand, reach, bend and/or
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