Physician Assistant

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: The Physician Assistant provides quality clinical services to patients of all ages within a community-based setting that promotes healthy lifestyles, prevention of illness and injury and management of acute and chronic conditions. Activities involve direct patient care, physical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and referral for specialty services as needed, and follow-up.

The Physician Assistant provides care in collaboration with the center's Physicians and Chief Medical Officer.

Demonstrates a sincere dedication and loyalty to the philosophy and mission of Neighborhood Health.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: (Essential Functions: Duties and responsibilities noted with bullets are considered to be the essential functions of the job)

• Provides medical care and advice to patients of all ages as indicated and according to protocols and evidence-based practice; prescribes medication and treatment according to protocol, formulary and evidence-based practice.
• Performs patient history and physical assessment; utilizes laboratory and diagnostic tests for differential diagnoses, with follow up treatment as medically indicated.
• Orders recommended screenings and preventive treatments as recommended by the Neighborhood Health Quality Assurance program and standard clinical practice.
• Maintains electronic patient medical record in accordance with Neighborhood Health documentation policy.
• Refers for specialty care and follows up with patient as indicated.
• Collaborates with nursing, health education, behavioral health, dental, referral coordinators, pharmacy and other support staff to assure maximum patient access to support services.
• Works closely with clinical staff to ensure a team approach to the delivery of services and a holistic approach to patient care.
• Participates in Neighborhood Health peer review program.
• Participates on Health Center committees as appointed by Chief Medical Officer.
• Attends regular staff meeting and trainings as required by Neighborhood Health

OTHER DUTIES:

• Assist with developing, coordinating and recommending changes for the improvement of workflow in the program or section area.
• Assists with developing and recommending changes to improve quality of patient care.
• May be assigned to various project lead roles to advance the development of the department and support ad hoc needs.
• Able to work under minimal supervision
• Employee will be asked to perform additional duties and take on other responsibilities as dictated by events and circumstances.

QUALIFICATION/EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Current Physician Assistant Licensure in Virginia
• Current Physician Assistant certification
• Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce and client base.
• Experience with information technology, electronic health records, medical records, culturally diverse populations and care of underserved populations.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish very strongly preferred.

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