Physician Assistant (PA) - $5,000.00 sign on bonus

Gary and Mary West PACE•San Marcos, CA

3d•$140 - $144

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Medical Director and in collaboration with PACE Physicians and Community-Based PACE Physicians, the Physician Assistant provides assessment, planning, primary care, and continuous medical coverage to PACE participants. The role works in an interdisciplinary team environment and follows Gary and Mary West PACE (GMWP) standards. Care is provided at the center, in participants’ homes, and in nursing-home settings as needed. Gary and Mary West PACE is a nonprofit program affiliated with West Health that provides medical, social, and behavioral services to frail older adults in North County San Diego. Its mission is to help seniors live in their communities as independently as possible through compassionate, comprehensive health and supportive care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Physician Assistant state license.
Valid DEA registration.
Physician Assistant/provider certification with prescriptive authority.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR training.
Current driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
Minimum of 2 years working with frail or elderly people.
Ability to build strong working relationships with other providers and care-team members.
Commitment to improving the experience, health, and value of care for PACE participants.
Current knowledge of chronic care, geriatric issues, and best practices.
Ability to work in a managed-care environment with an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to process information accurately and in a timely manner.
Excellent clinical, organizational, and communication skills in settings involving frail, elderly participants, their families, and the IDT.
Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before direct participant contact.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and physical assessment; job offers are contingent on these.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of PACE regulations.

Responsibilities

Provide primary care and evaluate and treat acute illnesses in collaboration with PACE Physicians and Community-Based PACE Physicians, at the center and in participants’ homes.
Conduct in-person comprehensive initial, semi-annual, and unscheduled assessments in collaboration with a physician, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop comprehensive care plans.
Collaborate with physicians and the IDT on discharge planning from acute or long-term care settings.
Refer participants to medical specialists as indicated, in consultation with PACE Physicians and/or Community-Based PACE Physicians.
Manage participant care in nursing homes in collaboration with physicians, making regular visits according to GMWP standards and participant needs.
Participate actively in the IDT by communicating participant changes, collaborating on care-planning decisions, and coordinating 24-hour care delivery.
Coordinate care collaboratively with PACE Physicians, Community-Based PACE Physicians, and other IDT members.
Participate in rotating night and weekend calls.
At the Medical Director’s direction, review outcomes and utilization data, including the necessity of hospitalizations and specialist use; establish best practices and collaborate on policy and procedural improvements to reduce unnecessary utilization and improve participant health.
Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality of company procedures and information about employees, participants, and families.
Follow GMWP policies and procedures and participate in required quality-improvement activities, staff training, and meetings.
Maintain professional licensure and certifications and practice only within scope of practice.