Site Physician Assistant

## SITE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTApplyremote type:
On-Site locations:
NY New York / 99th Streettime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
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* JOB PURPOSE:

** Under the direction of the Regional Medical Director, the Site Physician Assistant is responsible for the professional, organizational, and administrative aspects of providing quality medical care to Diagnostic Treatment Centers (DTCs) patients.  
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* JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Direct the medical care and treatment of patients and have primary medical responsibility in overseeing and supporting the care rendered by other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
* Supports the needs of all site patients including primary care and community-based membership.
* Identifies opportunities to improve the quality, cost, and utilization of care for the site participants.
* Carries a caseload of patients as the primary care provider and participates in direct medical care in the Diagnostic and Treatment Center.
* Demonstrates medical presence during the start of care events.
* Participates in multidisciplinary team activities, which may include case conferences, hospitalization reports, family, and team meetings.
* Develops and participates in the Utilization Review of medical services provided by the IDT/DTC.
* Develops and supervises the provision of ambulatory medical services.
* Serves as liaison as necessary with other medical institutions and develops relationships with subspecialists and community physicians for the purposes of semi-annual care planning.
* Facilitates medical education programs for staff, trainees, and students as opportunities arise.
* Conducts patient assessments, examinations, and treats patients in a variety of settings, i.e., Day Treatment Center (DTC) and patient’s home.
* Serves as a resource for all clinical staff practicing in the DTC (nurse practitioners, MAs, RNs).
* Provides in-service staff development and clinical teaching of trainees rotating through the Medical practice.
* Participates in developing preventive health screening, immunization programs, professional community outreach, quality assurance, etc.
* Only act within the scope of the individual’s authority to practice.
* Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by the PACE organization before working independently.
* Acting member of the IDT.
* Performs other duties as assigned.  
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* Schedule:

** 8:00AM – 5:00PM
** Weekly

Hours:

** 40  
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

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* Education:

*** Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
* Diploma in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent experience preferred.  
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* Experience:

*** Residency in Internal Medicine or Family Practice is required.
* Fellowship, and diploma or experience in geriatrics and palliative care is preferred.
* Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.
* No malpractice or loss of license at the DTC.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or, if the individual has less than one (1) year of experience but meets all other requirements, must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.  
** License:
*** Current active and unrestricted NYS Physician Assistant License.
* NY DEA registration.
* NCCPA Board Certification.
* Current BLS Certification.  
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* Additional Requirements:

*** Be legally authorized (for example, currently licensed, registered, or certified if applicable) to practice in the State in which the healthcare professional will perform the function.
* Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant…