Phys Asst-Primary Caremodel

Fairview Health Services • Hugo, MN

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our primary care practice at M Health Fairview Clinic - Hugo. Join a collegial and busy practice, located in the growing community of Hugo, MN. Practice Details: Nine primary care providers. Patient encounters average 18-22 patients per day. Full time is 34 patient contact hours per week. Openings: 0.8 FTE - 1.0 FTE (Full Time). As a Pioneer Accountable Care Organization (ACO), our physicians use a multidisciplinary team approach in managing clinical care. Fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (EPIC)

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant training program.
• BC/BE through NCCPA.
• Licensed or ability to obtain a PA license with prescriptive authority through the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.
• Ability to obtain and /or maintain DEA certification for the State of Minnesota.
• Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges (if required).
• 2+ Years of Experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status for specific patient populations using advanced practice knowledge and skills.
• Obtains relevant health and medical history.
• Performs a physical examination based on age and medical history.
• Performs/orders preventative and diagnostic procedures based on the patient's age and history.
• Identifies health and medical risk factors.
• Identifies acute and chronic health problems.
• Appropriately orders and accurately interprets diagnostic results.
• Develops and implements an individualized plan of care.
• Establishes practice agreements with collaborating physician.
• Collaborates with health care team members in developing realistic care expectations.
• Determines effectiveness of treatment plan with documentation of patient care outcomes.
• Revises and modifies the care plan as needed to achieve health and medical goals.
• Refers care to other health care professionals and community agencies as needed.
• Prescribes pharmacologic (including controlled substances) and non-pharmacologic agents.
• Communicates effectively with patients and family for understanding of diagnosis, treatment plan, and need for follow-up care.
• Provides education to patients, families or caregivers as needed.
• Documents according to established guidelines to facilitate ongoing quality care in a timely manner.
• Responds in a timely manner to phone calls regarding patient needs.
• Contributes to effective and efficient practice management policies and practices that support patient access to medical care.
• Participates in access planning for applicable area or population.
• Supports appropriate billing for professional service through timely documentation and maintaining adequate knowledge of FVC billing policies and procedures.
• Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
• Assists with the preparation for JCAHO and other regulatory surveys.
• Manages patient care through appropriate use of available resources.
• Appropriately prescribes and orders ancillary services.
• Utilizes Fairview referral network appropriately.
• Manages chronic health/disease conditions.
• Provides leadership for clinical and support staff.
• Serves as a resource to support staff, enhancing quality of care.
• Participates in the training, orientation, and evaluation of clinical and support staff.
• Participates in appropriate clinical investigation relevant to specific patient population.
• Responds to nursing staff educational needs in formal and informal venue demonstrating nursing procedures, charting procedures, and reviewing pathophysiology of disease and new treatment modalities.
• Serves as consultant and role model for nursing staff.
• Maintains competence and professional development. Engages in continuing education.
• Is active in professional and other appropriate organizations.
• Demonstrates behaviors that support performance improvement activities.
• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served

Benefits

• Fairview offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, CME, tuition reimbursement, retirement, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/physicianbenefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees