Physician Assistant - House Calls

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care in New York hires a Physician Assistant specializing in house calls to deliver high-quality care to patients in their homes, especially those with chronic illnesses or limited mobility. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other team members.

Travel within a designated area is required, with possible evening and weekend visits. The PA will assess patients, diagnose and treat, educate families, document encounters in EMR, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Active New York license as a Physician Assistant.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• New York Controlled Substance registration.
• Graduate of an approved PA program with post-graduate training in surgery or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform home-based patient assessments and evaluations.
• Diagnose conditions and develop treatment plans for home visits.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and team members to ensure continuous care.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and preventive care.
• Document encounters and care plans in electronic health records.
• Schedule follow-ups and coordinate referrals as needed.
• Manage emergencies during home visits and facilitate additional support.
• Engage in outreach to promote home healthcare services.

Skills

Patient assessments

Care coordination

Effective communication

Documentation

Education patients/families

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents. Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management services, and in-home medical services through our House Calls Division, Intention Health Care and facilitate smooth transitions between care settings including telehealth, in-person medical visits, and home care through Intention Health Care. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it. We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in house calls provides high-quality medical care to patients in their homes, particularly focusing on individuals with chronic illnesses, limited mobility, or barriers to accessing traditional healthcare. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, effective communication, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities include

• Patient Assessments Perform thorough evaluations of patients’ health status, including physical examinations, health histories, and medication reviews during home visits.
• Diagnosis and Treatment Diagnose medical conditions and develop personalized treatment plans, prescribing medications and therapies as appropriate.
• Care Coordination Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive and continuous care for patients.
• Patient Education Educate patients and their families on disease management, medication adherence, preventive care, and lifestyle changes to enhance health outcomes.
• Documentation Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient encounters, treatment plans, and follow-up care in electronic health records.
• Follow-Up Care Schedule and conduct follow-up visits to monitor patients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Emergency Management Assess and address urgent medical needs during home visits, coordinating referrals and additional support when required.
• Community Outreach Engage in community health initiatives to promote awareness of home healthcare services and available resources.

Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree required
• Active New York license as a Physician Assistant
• Currently New York Controlled Substance and Drug Enforcement Registration
• Master's degree
• Graduate of an approved PA Program and a post-graduate training program in surgery or at least one-year equivalent work experience
• Current Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Emergency Medicine / Family Practice/Acute Care
• DOT, BLS, ACLS Preferred
• Bilingual a plus - Spanish
• Proven work experience as a physician assistant or nurse
• Knowledge of EMR Systems preferred

Work Environment

• Primarily operates in patients’ homes, which may vary in condition and accessibility.
• Requires travel within a designated geographic area, with flexibility to accommodate patient needs, including potential evening and weekend visits.
• Collaborative work with a multidisciplinary team may occur remotely or in various healthcare settings.

Salary $135,000-$200,000 (May include bouses and incentives)

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.