Physician Assistant - Express Care Casual Float at Allegheny Health Network

MyStethi, LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Physician Assistant for Express Care Casual Float in Pittsburgh. This part-time position supports non-acute primary care, with weekend and on-call coverage as needed.

The role focuses on patient history, physical exams, care planning, prescriptions, and education, with collaboration from supervising physicians and an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current PA Physician Assistant License.
• PA-C or board eligible.
• Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsabilités

• Record patient medical history and physical examination; develop therapeutic care plan and document in medical records.
• Coordinate patient care with patient, family, community health services, and interdisciplinary team; involve supervising physician as needed.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care with periodic physician evaluations.
• Prepare written prescription orders per the agreement with supervising physicians.
• Educate patients and families on health, illness prevention, medications and treatment instructions.
• Triage patient telephone calls and monitor continuity of care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.
• May perform other duties related to the specialty.

Formation

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

PA-C license

Current PA Physician Assistant License

Description du poste

Physician Assistant - Express Care Casual Float

Location: 200 Quinn Drive, PITTSBURGH PA 15275, United States

Employment: Part Time

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job is an integral part of the care delivery system working together to provide a healing environment, by placing our customers first. The incumbent provides primary healthcare services for non-acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization within the Physician Assistant's scope of practice. Work is performed in a physician office or offices dedicated to Primary Care, weekend, and on-call coverage on a rotational basis, as required.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides appropriate patient care to include recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing therapeutic care plan, ordering lab and diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, and providing accurate medical record documentation. Establishes presumptive diagnosis as defined in the written agreement between the PA-C and the supervising physician(s). (20%)
• Communicates and coordinates patient care with patient, family, community health services and interdisciplinary team. Involves attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the PA-C knowledge base or scope of practice. (15%)
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care and coordinates periodic evaluation by physicians as defined in the written agreement between the PA-C and the supervising physician(s). (15%)
• Prepares written prescription orders for drugs as defined in the written agreement between the PA-C and the supervising physician(s). (10%)
• Educates patients and family members regarding health and illness prevention, medication and treatment instructions, and recommends community resources as needed. Serves as clinical expert and acts as a clinical resource. (10%)
• Triages patient telephone calls, provides monitoring and continuity of care. (10%)
• Participates in, develops, and implements performance and/or quality improvement initiatives. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies. (10%)
• May perform other duties such as manage outpatient concerns and any other duty specific to specialty. (10%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Current PA Physician Assistant License
• PA-C or board eligible.

Substitutions

• Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PA-C within 90 days of hire
• Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure within 60 days of hire
• CPR - American Heart Association
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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