Physician Assistant (PA) - Geriatric Medicine

77 consultants; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

77 consultants is seeking a Physician Assistant for Geriatric Care in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive medical care to older patients, collaborate with a healthcare team, and manage chronic health conditions. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited program, hold an active North Carolina PA license or be willing to obtain one, and possess BLS Certification. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the health of elderly patients and requires strong clinical decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• Must have an active PA license in North Carolina or be willing to get one.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Physician Assistant, preferably with elderly patients.
• Clean history with no malpractice or license issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary medical care in collaboration with doctors.
• Check and assess patients regularly as needed.
• Create and follow personalized care plans.
• Manage long-term health conditions and provide preventive care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Decision-making ability

Experience with elderly patients

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program

Tools

BLS Certification

DEA Registration

Job description

Job Title: Physician Assistant for Geriatric Care

Job Description

We are looking for a Physician Assistant to provide good medical care to older patients in the program.

Your Duties

• Work together with doctors to give primary medical care.
• Check and assess patients when they first join, every six months, once a year, or whenever needed.
• Create and follow personalized care plans with the team.
• Treat patients who are sick and manage long-term health conditions.
• Provide preventive care like health screenings, vaccinations, and regular check-ups.
• Prescribe the right medications and therapies.
• Refer patients to specialists if needed.
• Help with planning for patients who are leaving care and transitions.
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about their treatment and health management.
• Be an active member of a team that includes various healthcare professionals.
• Help create and improve healthcare policies and standards.
• Participate in staff training and education.
• Keep accurate and compliant patient records.
• Be part of the on-call rotation.
• Follow all rules and guidelines set by the organization.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Must have an active PA license in North Carolina or be willing to get one.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Physician Assistant (preferably with elderly patients).
• Experience working with frail or elderly populations, or be willing to take PACE training.
• Must have BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to make decisions independently.
• Clean history with no malpractice or license issues.
• Must have DEA Registration.
• Most recent NPDB Self Query Report (must be active and within the last 30 days).

Certification Requirements

• BLS
• Controlled Substance (CSR/CDS)
• DEA
• NCCPA

State License Requirements

• North Carolina

Additional License Requirements

• Compliance with state health requirements (e.g., NC Employee Medical Statement)

We look forward to your application!