Physician Assistant

Chestnut Health • Bowling Green, KY

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About The Position

Chestnut Health is a multi-specialty healthcare organization providing rehabilitative care, with a team specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and physiatry. The organization is seeking a motivated and compassionate Physician Assistant to join its physiatry team in a collaborative, patient-centered setting focused on functional outcomes and patient independence. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Chestnut Health describes its culture as compassionate, integrity-driven, and innovative, and emphasizes work-life balance for providers.

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 credential required.

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 to optimize functional outcomes and promote independence.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and educational activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation, including initial evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Educate and counsel patients and 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