Physician Assistant

Chestnut Health • South Bend, IN

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About The Position

Chestnut Health is a physician group specializing in physiatry care for patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). The group partners with SNF medical teams to provide patient care and treatment that helps patients restore function and improve their quality of life.

Chestnut Health is seeking a motivated and compassionate Physician Assistant to join its physiatry team. The position offers work in a collaborative, patient-centered environment, with providers’ expertise contributing to patients’ functional outcomes and independence. New graduates are encouraged to apply. The company describes its culture as built on compassion, integrity, and innovation, and states that it is committed to 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 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.
• Document initial evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and promptly in electronic medical records systems.
• 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