Physician Assistant
About The Position
Chestnut Health is a physician group specializing in physiatry care for patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). It partners with SNF medical teams to support patient care and treatment, restore function, and improve quality of life. The Physician Assistant will join a collaborative, patient-centered physiatry team and contribute directly to patients’ functional outcomes and independence. New graduates are encouraged to apply. The role involves assessing patients with diverse rehabilitation needs, developing and adjusting treatment plans, monitoring progress, collaborating with multidisciplinary care teams, maintaining clinical documentation in electronic medical records, and educating patients and families about rehabilitation and post-discharge care. The organization describes its culture as compassionate, integrity-driven, and innovative, and states that it is committed to work-life balance. There is no after-hours call.
Requirements
- Active license to practice in the state of employment.
- Current Controlled Substance License, required by the start date.
- Current DEA License, required by the start date.
- NCCPA Certificate.
- Certified Physician Assistant certification.
Nice To Haves
- Orthopedic experience.
- Physiatry experience.
- Skilled nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans for patients with diverse rehabilitation needs.
- Conduct patient assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations, to determine appropriate rehabilitation goals and interventions.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to optimize functional outcomes and promote independence.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and educational activities.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of initial evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in electronic medical records systems.
- Educate and counsel patients and their families regarding the rehabilitation process, expected outcomes, and post-discharge care.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with productivity bonuses.
- Medical and dental insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Continuing Medical Education allowance.
- Malpractice insurance.
- 401(k).
- No after-hours call.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
