PACE Physician Assistant - PRN

VALIR PACE LLC; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid day off for your birthday

401K company match on day one

Company paid life insurance

Generous PTO

Career development opportunities

Employee Gym and Trainers

Thanksgiving & Christmas meals

Food Truck Fridays

Employee Recognition

Job summary

VALIR PACE LLC in Oklahoma seeks an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant to join an Interdisciplinary Team delivering comprehensive medical care to PACE participants. You’ll perform enrollment exams, diagnose illnesses, manage chronic disease, and coordinate with physicians, therapists, and social services to update care plans.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with a current APRN/PA license and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Current APRN or PA license with Oklahoma eligibility without restriction.
• CPR certification current; able to practice per state CMS guidelines.
• Experience with frail or elderly populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medical care to Valir PACE Foundation participants.
• Perform comprehensive exams at enrollment and semi-annually.
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses; manage chronic diseases.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and outside specialists.
• Document accurately and timely; participate in committees as needed.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Time management

Analytical and problem-solving

Ability to work in high-paced env

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

APRN or PA license

CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Valir PACE provides integrated medical and social services to our most vulnerable seniors, helping to unlock their full potential. We are looking for team members who are energized by working in diverse teams toward our shared purpose. Those eager to drive groundbreaking innovation, and who will interact with those we serve and those who serve them in a spirit of understanding and compassion.WHAT WE OFFERCompetitive pay, retention and referral bonusesOutstanding Medical, dental, and vision insurancePaid day off for your birthday401K Company match on day oneCompany paid life insuranceGenerous PTOCareer development opportunitiesEmployee Gym and TrainersThanksgiving & Christmas mealsFood Truck FridaysEmployee RecognitionJob Summary: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 the care plan for each PACE participant in compliance with all national and state regulations/laws.Duties/Responsibilities:Performs comprehensive exams on all participants upon enrollment then every six months and upon 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 the participants support system in medical care.Rounds/attends to institutionalized participants.Coordinates care of specialty providers, supporting good communication and providing follow-up indicated by specialty consults.Assist the IDT with the development and revision of care plansServes on committees as required by the Medical Director, Program Director and/or Board of Directors.Utilizes good mannerisms and professional demeanor with participants, families, community care providers and PACE team.Ensures positive health outcomes for participants through vigilant examinations, specialty care when needed and medication management.Carries out accurate and timely documentation.Other duties as assigned.Required Skills/Abilities:Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.Excellent customer service skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Education, Licenses, Certifications and ExperienceCurrent APRN or PA LicenseCertified to practice in the State of Oklahoma without limitation or restrictionLicensed 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 certificationPhysical Requirements:Ability to speak, hear, and read English.Lift up to 20lbs. from floor to 36 and from 36 to 64 (occasional)Walk up to .25 miles (occasional)Sustained forward bending in sitting (occasional)Push/Pull up to 75lbs of force at 36 (occasional)Repetitive squat motion (occasional)Ability to stand (occasional), sit (occasional), sustained squat (occasional), kneeling (occasional)Full body range of motion (constant)Front carry two handed carry of 25lbs. up to 20 feet (occasional)Grasp of various sizes and weights up to 50lbs (constant)Balance (continuous) in walking, standing, carrying, moving patients, and equipment, etc.