Physician Assistant (PA) - Multiple Locations - Family Medicine

Overview

The Physician Assistant (PA) - delivers high-quality care for the diagnosis and treatment of disease, promotion of health and prevention of disease, and the physical and emotional support of patients and families. The Physician Assistant (PA) provides healthcare services to established patients, in accordance with the licensure and the highest standards of quality and integrity. The PA will practice under the supervision of a physician unless they meet the Arizona State requirements for independent practice.

The completion of these duties, tasks, or assignments requires a high level of independent judgment and decision-making in the execution of the scope or authority and responsibility for the position. The Physician Assistant (PA) must be able to successfully perform all essential functions, duties, tasks, assignments, and responsibilities assigned within the El Rio Health organization. The Physician Assistant (PA) position works with general direction and review, and has discretion and independent judgment authority with respect to matters of significance for the assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Delivers healthcare in a professional manner that strives to meet or exceed those criteria set forth by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), and The Joint Commission (TJC), as well as the internal standards that seek continuous quality improvements.
• Under the supervision of a physician or if the PA meets criteria for independent practice, evaluates patients, performing examinations, and establishing preventive health practices;
  • Analyzes reports test results medical records and examinations to diagnose condition of patients and proposes treatment options.
• Provides advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue.
• Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease through lifespan.
• Provides open access same day availability
• Helps ensure employees and their families have an access point for acute care.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
• Refers to specialists when indicated.
• Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the healthcare system.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions.
• Maintains Medical Records for all services rendered, tests ordered, prescriptions, advice, and communications, in a manner consistent with regulatory agencies, diagnostic, and procedural coding documentation requirements, and the standards of good medical care.
• Attends to patient emergencies in the health center.
• Complies with terms of all payor contracts and any other legal requirements concerning discrimination, access to care and the standard of care.
• Considers cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care.
• Maintains good standing with the Federal and State agencies avoiding any action that may lead to sanctioning, exclusion, or other ineligible status, and will notify employer immediately of any action, notice, or event that could lead to exclusion or the allegation of malpractice.
• Remains in compliance with the terms of the contract as well as all clinical and employment-related policies and procedures, terms and conditions.
• Adheres to El Rio organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values policies and standards.
• Adheres to El Rio Health organizational and department specific policies, procedures, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Records complete, timely and accurate medical records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all federal and state Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
• Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies…