Physician Assistant - Primary Care

Physician Assistant - Primary Care - Hourly---------------------------------------------------------------This position provides medical care and treatment services with emphasis on chronic disease management and promotion of health and palliative care for patients not best served in a clinic setting. Care is provided in patient residencies, as well through audio and video sessions. This position may focus on one of the following areas:
New Patient intake:
Provides initial comprehensive assessment management and on-boarding of new patients to the clinic.
Relief Care:
Provides relief and/or urgent care for patients on a short-term basis, focusing on filling in for providers who are out of the office.

Note:

This position is located in Salem, OR. Schedule would be any two weekdays, 8 hour shifts with no nights, weekends or on call.
** Estimated Hiring Range:**$66.42 - $81.18
** Bonus Target:
** Bonus - SIP Target, 5% Annual Current Care Oregon Employees:
Please use the internal Workday site to submit an application for this job.

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** Essential Responsibilities
** Clinical Service
* Provide diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up care of patients under collaboration with a licensed physician, including diagnosis and treatment of critical, prolonged, and long-term healthcare issues.
* Perform comprehensive health assessment of clients by completing a physical and psychosocial history; identify actual and potential health needs based on medical, mental/emotional, financial, and social factors. Make referrals to appropriate social or medical agencies and practitioners.
* Identify, evaluate, and address the prevention of diseases, maintenance of chronic diseases, and appropriate end-of-life care per the goals of care outlined by the patient and their families.
* Develop and implement proactive patient centered care plan with the assistance of other disciplines within the care team.
* Order testing in diagnostics, order medications with appropriate follow up and reassessment, and perform some procedures as appropriate under certification.
* Approve medication refills and home health orders and respond to caregiver requests to provide continuity of care.
* Provide compassionate anticipatory guidance through decline due to chronic disease and provide high quality palliative care focused on the goals of the patient and family.
* Educate patients and families on goal-based, appropriate preventative care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medications and treatment.
* Develop and maintain relationships with lay and professional caregivers, including care facilities, to assure patient experience excellent continuity of care and orders are implemented appropriately.
* Deliver quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity.
* May participate in after-hours call schedule.

Administration
* Communicate effectively with members of the medical staff on issues concerning consultation, collaboration, and referrals.
* Educate patients and families on their preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medications and treatment.
* Determine need for specialty and rehabilitative services and make appropriate referrals.
* Attend and participate in all required staff meetings and other ad hoc committees as assigned.
* Provide coverage for clinical colleagues in their absence.
* Participate in quality improvement activities as assigned.
* Complete and maintain medical records according to agency protocols and in support of quality metrics.
* Perform duties as assigned.###
** Experience and/or Education
** Required* Master’s level education with major course work in primary care program for physician assistants or related field
* Licensed physician assistant in the State of Oregon
* Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license
* Certification by NCCPA
* Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle
* CPR certification at hire or within 6 months in position Preferred
* Minimum 2 years of relative clinical experience### Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required Knowledge
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