Position: Physician Assistant
Reports to: Medical Director
Position Overview:
Physician Assistant plays a vital role in tackling obesity challenges and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Reporting to the Medical Director, this position emphasizes evidence-based medical care, preventive medicine, and compassionate, patient-centered services.
Essential Job Functions:
• Obtain and review patient medical and psychosocial histories relevant to patient care.
• Conduct physical examinations in line with company guidelines.
• Order and review laboratory results, diagnostic procedures, and ECGs as required for optimal patient care.
• Provide preventive medicine counseling, program guidance, and education on products and supplements to maximize the safety and efficacy of our program.
• Adhere to prescription guidelines as per the collaborative agreement with the supervising physician.
• Review patient progress and manage patient care accordingly.
• Maintain all required documentation for patient care and medication management in the EMR, according to company standards.
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities, consulting as needed to ensure continuity of care.
• Conduct follow-up calls to patients to discuss progress and address concerns.
• Demonstrate personal learning and resourcefulness, seeking opportunities to enhance clinical knowledge and stay current on new healthcare industry developments.
Non-Essential Job Functions:
• Review Weight Tracker Report, Slipping Patients’ Report, assigned Key Performance Indicators (KPI), and other relevant clinical reports weekly to provide oversight and guidance to clinical staff.
• Serve as the company liaison for medical and clinical affairs at the location(s).
• Participate in ongoing training initiatives and act as the in-house trainer for medical staff.
• Seek opportunities to improve franchise clinical operations' efficiency, effectiveness, and capacity.
• Develop strategic recommendations to support patient experience improvement initiatives.
• Participate in the launch of new programs, services, and products, leading change effectively among clinic staff.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills and effectively develop and monitor project work plans.
• Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team.
• Model company values of collaboration, trust, innovation, and patient care.
Requirement:
• Physician Assistant License (Required)
• DEA Certification (Preferred)
• Formal IV Training (Preferred)
• Previous credentialing with major insurance carriers (Preferred)
• Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred)
• Knowledge of Exercise Physiology (Preferred)
• Sales and marketing experience (Preferred)
• Management and leadership experience (Preferred)
• Experience with Hormone Replacement Therapy (Preferred)
Other Skills/Abilities:
• Strong motivational counseling and advising skills
• Excellent interpersonal and human relations skills
• Ability to multi-task, apply critical thinking, and deliver top-tier customer service at all levels of operation
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality