Physician Assistant PA
Telos Health Systems•Hayesville, NC
•Hybrid
About The Position
Telos Health Systems is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to serve as an in-house SNF-ist, providing general medicine care to geriatric residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs). This role is ideal for a clinically confident provider who values autonomy, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact in long-term care. At Telos, we offer more than a job — we offer a purpose-driven career. Our Physician Assistants play a critical role in improving residents’ quality of life while reducing unnecessary hospitalizations.
Requirements
- Active, unencumbered Physician Assistant (PA) license in the applicable state
- Current DEA registration
- Master’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Strong communication and clinical leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or long-term care setting
- Experience caring for geriatric populations
Responsibilities
- Serve as the facility’s primary internal medicine provider (SNF-ist).
- Manage care for short-term rehab and long-term care residents.
- Perform comprehensive health assessments, physical exams, and diagnoses.
- Manage acute and chronic conditions following established protocols.
- Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate and within scope.
- Conduct monthly stability visits for long-term residents.
- Evaluate residents with changes in condition.
- Participate in Advanced Care Planning.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, medical directors, and attending physicians.
- Complete accurate documentation and CPT coding.
- Facilitate referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
Benefits
- Flexible work-life balance schedule
- Hybrid work model combining in-person care with virtual charting
- Company-provided equipment, including a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet with keyboard, case, stylus, and charger
- Telos swag
- Mileage reimbursement in accordance with the company travel policy, including applicable minimum mileage thresholds
- Malpractice insurance (occurrence-based) with $1M/$3M coverage limits
- $1,000 annual allowance for continuing education (CEUs), DEA registration, and licensure reimbursement
- Additional professional development support
- 401(k) retirement plan through Nationwide
- Medical and prescription coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Dental insurance through UnitedHealthcare
- Vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare
- Voluntary Benefits (through Aflac)
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Accident insurance
- Hospital indemnity coverage
- Critical illness coverage
- Voluntary life insurance (term or whole life options)
- 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) during the first and second years, with increases in subsequent years
- Six paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
