Physician Assistant

Chestnut Health • Glasgow, KY

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About The Position

Chestnut Health is a multi-specialty healthcare organization providing rehabilitative care, with a focus on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and physiatry. The Physician Assistant will join a collaborative, patient-centered physiatry team and help improve patients’ functional outcomes and independence. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

The role involves assessing patients with rehabilitation needs, developing and monitoring treatment plans, coordinating care with multidisciplinary professionals, documenting care in electronic medical records, and educating patients and families about rehabilitation and post-discharge care. The organization describes its culture as built on compassion, integrity, and innovation 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 upon start date.
• Current DEA License, required upon start date.
• NCCPA Certificate.
• Certified Physician Assistant certification.
• Desire to work in Physiatry/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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 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 timely and accurate electronic medical record documentation, including initial evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Educate and counsel patients and their families about 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed