Physician Assistant

CVS Health•Tucson, AZ

22d•$78,331 - $168,714

About The Position

The Physician Assistant provides effective and equitable value-based primary care to adults on Medicare, helping patients stay healthy and avoid hospitalization. Physician Assistants see patients independently and collaborate with physicians according to each patient’s needs. They provide longitudinal care and build meaningful patient relationships to foster trust and help patients understand and connect with their care plans. The role is based in outpatient practices and is part of a collaborative care team that includes a physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant, medical assistants, a dedicated medical scribe, and support from registered nurses and care managers. Oak Street Health also partners with specialists and hospitals, allowing clinicians to focus within the clinic on primary care, care coordination, and population health. The position reports to the Center Medical Director and works closely with operational leadership.

Requirements

Active, non-probationary state Physician Assistant license.
Active DEA license.
US work authorization.
Someone who embodies being Oaky.

Nice To Haves

Three years of primary care experience (listed as preferred).
Primary care experience in internal medicine, geriatrics, or family medicine.
Understanding of HCC documentation, ICD-10 coding, and Health Risk Assessments (HRAs).
Passion for teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
Desire to participate in an innovative model focused on empirically guided population health.
Bilingual proficiency in applicable areas.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional primary care.
Conduct office visits for routine and acute issues.
Administer annual wellness visits and health risk assessments, taking a holistic view of health and completing thoughtful, accurate, and specific documentation.
Coordinate care with other providers, specialists, testing facilities, and agencies.
Lead population health efforts in coordination with the Care Team, such as ensuring eligible female patients receive evidence-based breast cancer screening every two years.
Assist the care team with phone triage and outreach.
Educate patients about their health conditions, care plans, and treatments.
Participate in Oak Street Health promotional activities.
Conduct home visits as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.