PACE Physician Assistant - PRN
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse / Physician Assistant (Provider) delivers medical care to Valir PACE Foundation participants. The Provider works jointly with physicians, therapy, activities, dietary, social services, and transportation as part of the Interdisciplinary Team to determine and monitor each PACE participant’s care plan in compliance with national and state regulations and laws. The role includes performing comprehensive participant exams at enrollment, every six months, and when a participant’s status changes; diagnosing and treating acute illness; providing follow-up care for chronic disease; involving participants’ support systems in medical care; and attending to institutionalized participants. The Provider coordinates specialty-provider care and follow-up, assists the Interdisciplinary Team with developing and revising care plans, and serves on committees as required. The Provider is expected to support positive health outcomes through vigilant examinations, specialty care when needed, medication management, and accurate, timely documentation. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Current APRN or PA license.
- Certified to practice in the State of Oklahoma without limitation or restriction.
- Licensed by both the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control (OBNDDC) and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
- Either one year working with the frail and elderly population or approved training.
- Current CPR certification.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive exams on participants upon enrollment, every six months, and upon a change of status in accordance with CMS regulations.
- Diagnose and treat acute illness in participants.
- Provide follow-up care to manage chronic disease in participants.
- Engage participants’ support systems in medical care.
- Round on and attend to institutionalized participants.
- Coordinate care with specialty providers, support communication, and provide follow-up indicated by specialty consultations.
- Assist the Interdisciplinary Team with the development and revision of care plans.
- Serve on committees as required by the Medical Director, Program Director, and/or Board of Directors.
- Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor with participants, families, community care providers, and the PACE team.
- Promote positive health outcomes through examinations, specialty care when needed, and medication management.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Retention and referral bonuses
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid day off for your birthday
- 401(k) company match on day one
- Company-paid life insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Career development opportunities
- Employee gym and trainers
- Thanksgiving and Christmas meals
- Food Truck Fridays
- Employee recognition
