Physician Assistant - Urgent Care (Part Time)

HealthNet • Indianapolis, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant provides compassionate, comprehensive, quality clinical care while promoting whole-person care. The role provides care in collaboration with and under the supervision of a collaborating physician at HealthNet’s Barrington Health Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. This part-time position is 24 hours per week and serves a diverse population, including patients with low socioeconomic status, varied cultural and language backgrounds, substance use, low educational attainment, and late or sporadic access to care.

The position includes assessing patients, developing diagnoses and treatment plans, managing medications under the applicable collaborative agreement and prescriptive authority, and supporting clinical and nursing staff. The Physician Assistant also contributes to patient and staff education, consultation, and continuous quality improvement. Travel between health centers may be required.

Requirements

• Current Physician Assistant license in the State of Indiana.
• Prescriptive authority issued by the State of Indiana.
• Current federal DEA and state CSR certificates of registration for controlled substances.
• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Clinical expertise applicable to the individual area.
• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Knowledge of service standards and regulatory standards governing care delivery and operations.
• Ability to assess learning needs and plan educational programs.
• Strong communication, negotiation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be flexible and work effectively in teams or groups.
• Ability to read, write, hear, and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, as well as standing, walking, bending, squatting, and stooping.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull equipment and light to moderately heavy weights up to 20–30 pounds.
• Ability to perform duties during varied and/or prolonged work hours.
• Ability to work while exposed to patient elements.

Nice To Haves

• May require travel between health centers.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required depending on unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status by obtaining relevant health histories, performing comprehensive physical examinations and preventive screenings, and identifying medical risk factors.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and identify individual, family, and community needs.
• Develop treatment plans to maximize the health potential of individuals, families, and communities.
• Order and adjust medications according to the collaborative written agreement and prescriptive authority, or in consultation with the physician.
• May conduct patient care conferences, facilitate discharge planning, and develop policies and procedures.
• Direct the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards for nursing practice.
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing and back-office staff, physicians, and other health care providers.
• Advocate for patients, staff, and management.
• Maintain clinical skills and knowledge by attending continuing medical education trainings to maintain licensure.
• Collaborate with departments to assess learning needs and plan staff education programs.
• Promote wellness and self-care by sharing information that supports healthy lifestyle choices and health care decisions with patients, families, and the community.
• Apply at least one health literacy method when communicating with patients or clients.
• Provide consultative services to health team members and the community, including support for complex clinical situations and patient and family outcomes.
• Promote and participate in continuous improvement to improve processes and use of resources effectively.
• Collaborate with medical and service line leadership on quality improvement initiatives.
• Compare clinical practices with national standards to improve patient outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health Savings Account and Difference Card available within certain medical plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• Group accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Domestic partner leave
• Wellness programs
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off that accumulates from the start of employment and is available to use
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time