Physician Assistant- Community Health Center- Full Time

Barton Healthcare System•South Lake Tahoe, CA

11d•$136,947 - $218,941•Hybrid

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) – Primary Care provides direct patient care within state and scope of practice guidelines at assigned Barton HealthCare System outpatient clinic facilities. The PA works with the supervising physician as well as collaboratively with other providers to provide patient assessment and diagnosis, formulate treatment plans, prescribe medications, order tests, interpret test results, provide patient education, prepare medical records and refer patients in accordance with statutes, regulations and protocols regulating the profession. The PA utilizes appropriate authorization protocols when performing medical functions. The PA demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to identify and meet the individualized needs of the population served.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant training program
Computer literacy in common office applications
Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) database or equivalent required
Excellent communication and customer service skills, flexible, and strong sense of teamwork.
Ability to effectively communicate in English, in compliance with patient safety standards.
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in Nevada and California, or ability to obtain prior to start date as required.
Current CPR/BLS certification by the American Heart Association (BLS for the Healthcare Provider)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiner Certificate required within 6 months of starting
Must have any additional licenses and/or certifications as required per Med Staff bylaws and applicable state laws (CA and/or NV).

Nice To Haves

Minimum two years of recent outpatient clinic experience as a PA preferred.
Epic experience preferred
Bilingual abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care within state and scope of practice guidelines.
Works with the supervising physician and collaboratively with other providers.
Provides patient assessment and diagnosis.
Formulates treatment plans.
Prescribes medications.
Orders tests and interprets test results.
Provides patient education.
Prepares medical records.
Refers patients in accordance with statutes, regulations and protocols.
Utilizes appropriate authorization protocols when performing medical functions.
Demonstrates knowledge and skill to identify and meet the individualized needs of the population served.
Conducts thorough medical histories.
Performs complete physical examinations.
Initiates appropriate lab, radiology tests or other special tests required for evaluation of illness.
Interprets results to establish a record of the patient's current health status and to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan.
Works in collaboration with the health care team.
Performs routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and Medical Staff.
Prescribes and monitors medications as required by California and Nevada laws, allowed by DEA licensure and Barton Health policies.
Provides patient education regarding care and treatment plan.
Participates and collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members regularly to ensure quality patient care.
Refers patients as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources and treatment.
Ensures continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team or with other specialty areas as necessary.
Participates in quality monitoring through the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes to assure quality care.
Promotes translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
May serve as clinical preceptor for students or other Advanced Practice Providers.
Administers treatment plans in accordance with standardized procedures.
Travels to various clinics in California and Nevada.
Evaluates outcomes, consults with physicians as required and adjusts care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
Maintains timely and accurate charting of clinical encounters in Barton Health’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) platform.
Ensures that all aspects of patient care and observations are documented.
Notifies the Supervising Physician of any abnormal findings and communicates treatment plan accordingly.
Documentation is complete, accurate and timely.
Signs off medical record within 48 hours of seeing patient.
Accurately code clinical encounters with CPT and ICD-10 codes.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the patient and possesses the ability to identify each patient’s age-specific needs.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Assists in maintaining compliance with The Joint Commission, State Agencies and other internal and external regulatory standards.
Supports and upholds established organizational policies, procedures, and objectives related to quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control.
Notifies supervising physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
Performs medical procedures including incisions and drainage, wound care, debridement, and suturing of lacerations.
Responds to the needs of the department by performing other duties, as necessary.