Physician Assistant - OB-GYN

Salary Range

$62.02 - $72.12

Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• CH Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

In addition to the base salary, this position may receive additional compensation based on productivity and extra shift incentives as applicable.

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Summary

Provides medical services in the general care and treatment of patients in outpatient clinic setting. Provides comprehensive medical services for patients on a continuing basis. Examines patients using medical instruments and equipment. Elicits, records, reviews and communicates to patient information about patient's medical history. Orders or executes various tests to provide information on patient's condition. Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination, and diagnoses condition of patient. Administers or prescribes treatments and medications. Promotes health by advising patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods of prevention of disease. Inoculates and vaccinates patients to immunize patients from communicable diseases. Performs outpatient procedures commensurate with outpatient privileging. Refers patients to specialist for consultant services when necessary for the patient's well being. Refers patients to Emergency Department for emergent or life threatening conditions. Works collaboratively and cooperatively with ancillary and support staff, peer providers and within the organization.

Position Reports To: Practice Manager

Essential Functions

• Provides care to patients and assigns appropriate aspects of care to non-physician staff. Based on diagnosis and evaluation of the patients, plans and carries out plan for treatment/therapy, informing and educating the patient, making referrals for specialized treatment and following up on progress.
• Completes all charts and dictation (if applicable) within 3 days of visit assuring completeness and accuracy. Each chart will contain a problem list, medication list, and progress notes following a problem-oriented format.
• Is responsible for comprehensive and accurate coding of each patient encounter submitted the day of encounter.
• Coordination of orders being placed in a timely manner.
• Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Physician Assistant licensure with prescriptive authority in the state of Washington, required by start date.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with women's health services.

Desired:

• Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Midwife License.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.

F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.

C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

• Walking - C
• Sitting/Standing - C
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - C
• Climbing - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - C
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - F
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
• Crawling/Kneeling - F
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - F
• Twisting/Turning - O
• Repetitive Movement - O

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed at in patient exam and treatment rooms, where space may be limited and confined. Requires a combination of working independently and also working closely with others.

Job Classification:

• FLSA: Exempt
• Hourly/Salary: Salary

Physical Exposures For This Position:

• Unprotected Heights - No
• Heat - No
• Cold - No
• Mechanical Hazards - No
• Hazardous Substances - No
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
• Lighting - No
• Noise - No
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No
• Infectious Diseases - Yes

Required:

• Active Physician Assistant licensure with prescriptive authority in the state of Washington, required by start date.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with women's health services.

Desired:

• Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Midwife License.
• Provides care to patients and assigns appropriate aspects of care to non-physician staff. Based on diagnosis and evaluation of the patients, plans and carries out plan for treatment/therapy, informing and educating the patient, making referrals for specialized treatment and following up on progress.
• Completes all charts and dictation (if applicable) within 3 days of visit assuring completeness and accuracy. Each chart will contain a problem list, medication list, and progress notes following a problem-oriented format.
• Is responsible for comprehensive and accurate coding of each patient encounter submitted the day of encounter.
• Coordination of orders being placed in a timely manner.
• Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.