Physician Assistant - High Risk Program (OR License Required)

Greatergoodhealth; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation Package

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401K Program with Company Match

Professional learning & development reimbursement

Job summary

Greatergoodhealth is seeking a Physician Assistant - High Risk Program to provide care in Medford, OR. This role focuses on managing patients in an outpatient clinic and providing clinical support in-home. Ideal candidates should possess a thorough understanding of chronic care management and be committed to quality patient care.

The position involves assessing patient needs, performing wellness exams, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Competitive compensation and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Must have OR license and live local to Medford, OR.
• 2+ years of clinical experience as a NP is required.
• Current DEA licensure / Prescriptive Authority post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ clinical problems and healthcare needs.
• Perform annual wellness exams for senior Medicare patients.
• Coordinate continuity of care under the direction of the primary healthcare provider.

Skills

Clinical experience as a NP in Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Gerontology or Palliative Care

Ability to execute in a fast-paced work environment

Build rapport with aging/elderly population

Comfort with technology systems

Education

Current board certified PA

Active CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Position: Physician Assistant - High Risk Program (OR License Required)

Location: Medford, OR

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id: 588

# of Openings: 1

Job Title: Physician Assistant - High Risk Patient

Job Location: Medford, OR - must have OR license and live local to Medford, OR

Company Description: Greater Good Health is a fast-growing organization delivering care to older adults in access-starved communities. Our innovative model is led by APPs and focused on outcomes, not volume—meaning we prioritize quality over quantity, spend more time with our patients, and are accountable for their health and well-being. Whether through our own senior-focused primary care clinics or our suite of integrated clinical solutions, we help reduce avoidable healthcare costs, improve clinical outcomes, and create a best-in-class patient experience.

The Role

Ideal candidates are those who thrive working with a collaborative and compassionate community of caregivers. For this position, Physician Assistants will manage patients in an outpatient clinic setting as well as providing in-home clinical support for patients in the community. GGH PA's will be supporting clients with their patient panels and partnering with clinics as an embedded member of the care team with the goal of preventing unnecessary acute care admission, providing holistic patient care, optimizing the management of the patients’ medical conditions, and providing support for clinical and psychosocial factors that contribute to the cyclical utilization of healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ clinical problems and healthcare needs and provide clinical care and consultation
• Perform annual wellness exams for senior Medicare patients in a designated clinic or at their residence
• Obtain and record the patient’s medical history and symptoms, including medication reconciliation
• HCC coding, verification, and risk adjustment
• Coordinate continuity of care, prevention and avoidance of complications, and close clinical treatment and management under the direction of the patient’s primary healthcare provider(s)
• Perform various tests and screenings
• Counsel patients with education around their discharge plan
• Execute the discharge plan and use critical thinking to build an effective care plan during a critical transition after hospital discharge
• Support patients and their families, and provide compassionate care
• Contribute to an interdisciplinary team (IDT) model and attend regular IDT meetings
• Collaborate with care team to ensure completion of holistic patient care
• Travel within Jackson County, OR (within 30–35 mile radius) 5 days a week for in-home visits
• Complete charts within 72 hours of patients’ visits; have access to EMR
• Cover for other APPs and Care Team Members when necessary
• Maintain patient confidentiality and abide by HIPAA rules and regulations

Qualifications

• Current board certified PA
• 2+ years of clinical experience as a NP in Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Gerontology or Palliative Care
• Acute care experience with high-risk patients is a plus
• Home health experience (PA or RN) is a plus
• Working knowledge of chronic care management and various medication options
• Current DEA licensure / Prescriptive Authority post-hire
• Active CPR/BLS Certification
• Demonstrate ability to execute thoroughly in a fast-paced work environment
• Build rapport with aging/elderly population
• Detail-oriented routine work
• Open to feedback for improvement
• Comfort with technology systems and timely documentation
• Flexible work schedule and setting as needed

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) available

Paid Time Off and Parental Leave

401K Program with Company Match

Access to wellness resources and monthly reimbursement

Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage fully paid; voluntary supplemental life insurance offered at discounted rate

Voluntary short-term disability, critical illness and accident plans

License reimbursements for DEA, license, board certification, and ALS/BLS

Professional learning & development reimbursement; CE credits through GGH Institute

Collaborative and supportive community with dedicated care coordinators and MD advisors

Malpractice coverage

Diversity & Inclusion

Greater Good Health is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply even if not every listed qualification is met.