WALK-IN PHYSCIAN ASSISTANT

WMH Alzheimer’s Support Group; Honesdale, Northern (Wayne County, KY); Hybrid; USD 6,199,000 - 8,954,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Generous PTO

Company-Matched 403(b) Retirement Plan

Malpractice insurance (FTCA)

Job summary

Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers seeks a Physician’s Assistant to join the Lake Region Walk-in Clinic. You will provide patient-centered care for all ages, following established protocols, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

The position is part-time with two 11-hour shifts weekly, rotating weekends and holidays. Competitive salary and benefits accompany the role, including life and disability coverage and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Active PA license in Pennsylvania.
• Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program.
• National certification as an Advanced Practice Provider.
• BLS/CPR certification.
• 1–2 years in walk-in or family medicine.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with sound clinical judgment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Apply and adapt guidelines and procedures as needed.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Take medical histories and perform exams for walk-in patients.
• Diagnosis & Treatment: Form diagnoses and develop treatment plans per protocols.
• Diagnostics: Order and interpret tests as needed.
• Procedures: Perform minor in-office procedures.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records in the EHR (eClinicalWorks).
• Education & Counseling: Advise patients and families on health maintenance and treatment plans.
• Collaboration: Consult with supervising physicians and collaborate with staff.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in patient safety and quality initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned by the department.

Skills

Patient care

Diagnostics

Documentation

Education

Counseling

Collaboration

Quality improvement

Critical thinking

Communication

Walk-in care

Education

Accredited PA/NP program

Tools

eClinicalWorks

Job description

Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) is seeking a Physician’s Assistant to join the team at our Lake Region Walk-in Clinic. Join our fast-paced walk-in clinic team and provide high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals of all ages presenting with acute and episodic conditions, minor illnesses, and injuries following established guidelines, practices and protocols. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.

WMCHC’s Mission

Serving all members of the community with a focus on the underserved and disadvantaged, Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers will create and sustain a healthy community by providing accessible, high quality medical, dental, and behavioral health care.

Employment Type: Part-time

Shift: (2) 11-hour shifts per week, with rotating weekends and holidays

What you will do as a WMCHC Nurse Practitioner/Physician’s Assistant:

• Patient Care: Conduct complete, detailed, and accurate medical histories and physical examinations for walk-in patients
• Diagnosis & Treatment: Formulate appropriate diagnoses and develop and implement individualized treatment plans within the scope of practice and established protocols.
• Diagnostics: Order and interpret diagnostic tests, as needed.
• Procedures: Perform minor in-office procedures, as needed
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records using our integrated Electronic Health Record (EHR) system (eClinicalWorks)
• Education & Counseling: Provide comprehensive health education and guidance to patients and families regarding preventative health, treatment plans, and side effects.
• Collaboration: Consult with supervising physicians on patient care and administrative issues, collaborating regularly with nursing and medical staff to ensure quality care.
• Quality Improvement: Actively participate in patient safety and quality improvement processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support efficient operation of the department.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-Matched 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Malpractice insurance coverage (FTCA)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current, active, and unrestricted licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• National certification as an Advanced Practice Provider.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification;
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in walk in or family medicine required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, think critically, and make independent, decisive judgments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a commitment to excellent customer service and compassionate care.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques as a professional health care provider; in taking medical history to assess medical condition and interpret findings
• Ability to maintain quality control standards and ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures and to communicate clearly

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