Physician Assistant - Primary Care, Full Time 40hrs
About The Position
Join Us as a Physician Assistant! Schedule: Full Time 40 hours per week, including weekend rotation The Physician Assistant provides medical care under the general supervision of a physician and is involved in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients. As a Physician Assistant (PA): Responsible for the comprehensive coordination of medical care for assigned patients. Completes all required documentation including admission history and physical assessments within 24 hours, medicine/pediatric consultation assessments, and follow-up notes within 48 hours. Utilizes ICD 10 terminology and concepts for diagnosis and treatment. Prescribes medication or other interventions within the scope of PA practice. Operationalizes systems to accept and treat all appropriate patients up to hospital census capacity. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives Supports our positive image as a responsive, quality health care service provider to referral sources, insurers and MCOs. Respects diverse views and approaches, and contributes to maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors. Other patient care duties as assigned
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
- Masters degree in physician assistant studies
- 1-5 years of experience preferred
- Current Massachusetts Physician Assistant license registration
- US DEA and Massachusetts Registration as Controlled Substances Practitioner, Schedules II-VI.
- Current CPR certification is required.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records and healthcare technology
- Self-directed, demonstrate initiative and professionalism, and exercise expert clinical judgment to function independently.
- Skills in interpreting and applying standards and regulations applicable to behavioral health inpatient services (e.g. JC, CMS, DMH, DPH)
- Time management, problem-solving, crisis management, and team-building capacity; flexibility, creativity, and ability to manage stress.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a Psychiatry setting is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the comprehensive coordination of medical care for assigned patients.
- Completes all required documentation including admission history and physical assessments within 24 hours, medicine/pediatric consultation assessments, and follow-up notes within 48 hours.
- Utilizes ICD 10 terminology and concepts for diagnosis and treatment.
- Prescribes medication or other interventions within the scope of PA practice.
- Operationalizes systems to accept and treat all appropriate patients up to hospital census capacity.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Supports our positive image as a responsive, quality health care service provider to referral sources, insurers and MCOs.
- Respects diverse views and approaches, and contributes to maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
- Other patient care duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401(k) match
- Employer paid long term disability (LTD)
- Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
