Family Physician Assistant

American Academy of Family Physicians; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

401K with match

Paid holidays

Job summary

American Academy of Family Physicians seeks a Physician Assistant to join a collaborative physician team in an ambulatory care setting. You will conduct physicals, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide injections and wound care under a detailed scope of practice.

The role offers a 4.5-day work week, no weekends, and comprehensive benefits. Competitively base pay with bonus potential and relocation/sign-on options; licensure in Missouri required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistant—Master’s Degree.
• Licensed or able to obtain licensure in Missouri.
• 1+ year(s) as practicing PA in primary care or similar setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care under collaborative physician within a defined scope of practice.
• Perform physicals, order diagnostics, and interventions (labs, x-ray, EKG, etc.).
• Deliver injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
• Prescribe medications and educate patients and families on health and prevention.
• Document progress notes and orders in the patient chart; work in ambulatory care with Epic EHR.

Education

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Master’s Degree

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Responsibilities

Are you ready to challenge the expected to deliver the extraordinary?

Under the direct supervision of a collaborative physician, physician site leader, and practice manager, Physician Assistant (PA) provides medical care to patients within a detailed scope of practice. The scope of practice identifies the range of clinical modalities and protocols agreed upon between the PA and collaborative physician. Within the ambulatory care setting, under the collaborative physician and scope of practice, the PA completes physicals; orders diagnostic and therapeutic modalities: e.g., laboratory, x-ray, EKG, etc.; performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management; prescribes medications; instructs and educates patients and their families in proper healthcare, appropriate illness prevention, and home care; and documents in the patient chart progress notes, orders, etc. These aforementioned responsibilities are performed under the scope of practice to optimize clinical outcomes. The PA must be credentialed as a mid-level provider by same Hospital(s) in which the collaborative physician has admitting privileges. This opportunity is based in Winchester, Illinois.

Position Details:

• Join a collaborative team and develop a 1:1 relationship with physicians, clinical staff members, and management


• Practice at the top of your license and form trusting relationships.


• Gain independence while impacting care and patient satisfaction


• Enjoy a 4.5 day work week; No weekends or evenings


• Full scope outpatient practice, seeing all ages


• Epic EHR

We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a QMG provider


• Employer provided life and disability insurance


• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account


• 401K with match


• Vacation, sick time, volunteer days, and paid holidays


• Employee discounts and tuition assistance


• $2,500 in CME allowance plus paid license renewals and recertifications


• The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000, depending upon the applicant's qualifications and experience. In addition to the base compensation, this position may also be eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation bonus equaling a total target cash compensation that may be between $110,000 - $150,000.

Our Community:

• A high quality of life: Quincy is a welcoming micropolitan area with excellent cuisine, diverse museums, and a vibrant arts and music scene.


• A low cost of living: Benefit from a low cost of living, approximately 4-7% lower than the national average, making Quincy an affordable place to call home.


• Recreation and history: Enjoy over 1,000 acres of parks, golf courses, charming wineries, and a stunning historical district with over 3,600 historical buildings.


• Family-friendly community: The area offers top-rated public and private schools, a community college, a university, and a college of nursing.


• Convenient travel: Travel is convenient with daily round-trip flights from Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) to Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and St. Louis Lambert (STL) via Southern Airways Express, providing easy connections to international airports. Additionally, Amtrak trains (Illinois Zephyr and Carl Sandburg lines) offer daily direct service to Chicago and other major metro areas.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an approved school for Nurse Practitioners Physician Assistant-Master's Degree


• Licensed or ability to obtain licensure in the state of Missouri


• Previous Experience (1+ years as practicing PA) in primary care or similar setting is preferred