Physician Assistant - Primary Care

Housecall Providers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 141,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Housecall Providers Inc. seeks a Physician Assistant for Primary Care to deliver medical care in patient residences and via audio/video sessions. The role focuses on chronic disease management, health promotion, and palliative care in home settings across designated counties in Oregon.

Responsibilities include managing long-term care plans, coordinating with physicians, and ensuring continuity of care. Applicants should be licensed in Oregon with NCCPA and DEA credentials, and be prepared for

Qualifications

• Master’s level education with focus on primary care for PAs.
• Active Oregon PA license and NCCPA certification.
• DEA license and CPR certification.
• Clean driving record or access to insured vehicle.
• Ability to perform comprehensive assessments and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care with physician collaboration.
• Perform health assessments and manage chronic disease within goals of care.
• Order tests, medications, and follow-up; participate in after-hours calls.
• Educate patients and families on preventive care and treatment plans.
• Maintain medical records per agency protocols and quality metrics.

Skills

Clinical care

Geriatrics

Palliative care

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in primary care for physician assistants

Licensed PA in Oregon

DEA license

NCCPA certification

CPR certification

Job description

Physician Assistant - Primary Care

This position provides medical care and treatment services with emphasis on chronic disease management and promotion of health and palliative care for patients not best served in a clinic setting. Care is provided in patient residencies, as well through audio and video sessions. This position may focus on one of the following areas:

Regular Care: Provides ongoing care for patients within an assigned caseload and/or territory and includes long-term strategies focused on disease prevention.

Relief Care: Provides relief and/or urgent care for patients on a short-term basis, focusing on filling in for providers who are out of the office.

NOTE: We are accepting applications for future openings. These roles could be 32 hours to 40 hours a week, based on the candidate’s needs. Service areas could include the following counties: Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Clark, Clatsop, Columbia, and/or Marion. Service area and schedule preferences can be discussed with the Hiring Manager.

Estimated Hiring Range:

$140,940.00 - $172,260.00

Bonus Target:

Essential Responsibilities

Clinical Service

• Provide diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up care of patients under collaboration with a licensed physician, including diagnosis and treatment of critical, prolonged, and long-term healthcare issues.
• Perform comprehensive health assessment of clients by completing a physical and psychosocial history; identify actual and potential health needs based on medical, mental/emotional, financial, and social factors. Make referrals to appropriate social or medical agencies and practitioners.
• Identify, evaluate, and address the prevention of diseases, maintenance of chronic diseases, and appropriate end-of-life care per the goals of care outlined by the patient and their families.
• Develop and implement proactive patient centered care plan with the assistance of other disciplines within the care team.
• Order testing in diagnostics, order medications with appropriate follow up and reassessment, and perform some surgical procedures as appropriate under certification.
• Approve medication refills and home health orders and respond to caregiver requests to provide continuity of care.
• Provide compassionate anticipatory guidance through decline due to chronic disease and provide high quality palliative care focused on the goals of the patient and family.
• Educate patients and families on goal-based, appropriate preventative care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medications and treatment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with lay and professional caregivers, including care facilities, to assure patient experience excellent continuity of care and orders are implemented appropriately.
• Deliver quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity.
• Participate in after-hours call schedule.

Administration

• Communicate effectively with members of the medical staff on issues concerning consultation, collaboration, and referrals.
• Educate patients and families on their preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medications and treatment.
• Determine need for specialty and rehabilitative services and make appropriate referrals.
• Oversee the care plan/coordinate case management activities for assigned patients.
• Attend and participate in all required staff meetings and other ad hoc committees as assigned.
• Provide coverage for clinical colleagues in their absence.
• Participate in quality improvement activities as assigned.
• Complete and maintains medical records according to agency protocols and in support of quality metrics.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Perform work in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision and values.
• Support the organization’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by fostering a culture of open mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion and respect for all individuals.
• Strive to meet annual business goals in support of the organization’s strategic goals.
• Adhere to the organization’s policies, procedures and other relevant compliance needs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Experience and/or Education

Required

• Master’s level education with major course work in primary care program for physician assistants or related field
• Licensed physician assistant in the State of Oregon
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license
• Certification by NCCPA
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle
• CPR certification at hire or within 6 months in position

Preferred

• Minimum 2 years of relative clinical experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of medicine including urgent care and triage practices for providers focused on Relief Care
• Proficient in the practice of geriatrics and palliative care
• Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of general medicine and surgery
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and injuries