Float Physician Assistant

4 weeks ago


Coeur D'Alene, United States Heritage Health Full time

Description:

Under general supervision, provides independent acute and/or routine medical care to a specified patient population. The float physician assistant will work at one of our four medical clinics based on clinical need. They will not have a patient panel, but will fill in when needed for providers that are out of the office.

Requirements:

Minimum qualifications:

A medical license from the State of Idaho to practice medicine as a Physician Assistant under a Physician's supervision plus a medical certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Inc. (NCCPA) is required. The medical license must be free of restriction and no litigation or disciplinary actions may be pending against the incumbent. The incumbent must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, DEA and State of Idaho Controlled Substance Registration numbers. Bachelor's degree required. At least 1-2 years' experience as a primary care provider.

Key Success Factors:

Ability to perform medical examinations using standard medical procedures.
Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Knowledge of primary care principles and practices.
Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise.
Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.
Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions.

Essential Functions:

Provides primary care to patients through diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic problems in accordance with standards of care as described in Principles of Practice, protocols, and scope of practice as approved by supervising physician and Board of Medicine.
Provides and/or obtains consultation to/from other clinic providers, specialists, or other health care professionals as appropriate.
Assess patient needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic testing, or hospitalization.
Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and/or support staff.
Works in collaboration and/or coordination with other health-care providers within the clinic team and community agencies to provide comprehensive client care.
In coordination with other clinic staff, maintains system of quality assessment and assurance in accordance with quality assurance plan.
Participates in program planning, development, implementation and evaluation relating to specific job, clinic, and program functions.
Participates in staff meetings, conferences, and in-service training and continuing education.
Participates in recruitment, interviewing and performance evaluations of clinical personnel.
May be asked to participate in a shared call system with other providers.
Responsible for accurate, timely, and complete documentation in patient records. Including providing appropriate code level and diagnosis of patient visits using CPT & ICD-9 coding standards.
Counsels and educates patients and family members regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and need for follow-up as appropriate for each visit. Verify and document the patient's understanding of diagnosis, treatment and follow-up recommendations.
Perform minor procedures and in-house lab work in accordance with HEALTH CENTER policy and candidate qualifications.
Participates in staff meetings, in-service meetings, participate in quality assurance, risk management and peer review when asked to participate.
The candidate may be asked to provide some inpatient services if proper privileges are obtained and the candidate is qualified to perform in the inpatient setting. May participate in planning programs and in developing specific health policies and procedures.
Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Participates in QA/QI activities.
Performs other related functions as required for clinic operations.
Work with frequent interruptions and to respond appropriately to unexpected situations.
Heritage Health staff have an active role in our Patient Centered Medical Home model of care. This role is designated as part of the Heritage Health PCMH Care Team.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Other duties as assigned.



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