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VIP Care Physician Assistant | Better Health Group (affiliate of Wellstar Health System) | Marietta, GA in Marietta, Georgia
VIPcare, a brand of Better Health Group, and an affiliate of Wellstar Health System, is a quality-based healthcare organization that focuses on prevention.
We encourage four well visits per year, proactive outreach to our most fragile and at-risk patients, same-day urgent appointments, and transitional care management.
Our physians are able to better serve their patients through smaller panel sizes, fewer patient visits per day, and a focus on outpatient medicine with state-of-the-art facilities and quality team members who share our value of providing 5-STAR service that always puts patient care and outcomes first.
VIPcare physicians typically see 12-15 patients a day.
We take care of our team so they can focus directly on providing comprehensive care to our Medicare senior patient population.
Position Objective:
The Physician Assistant is a clinical role that will provide exceptional medical care to patients by conducting physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing patient treatment plans under the supervision of a physician. This role is a safety sensitive position as it involves direct patient care and administering medication. The incumbent will report to the Regional Manager (or similar role) and will work closely with other healthcare professionals to provide quality care to patients collaborating with other clinical teams to support team function.
Responsibilities:
Practice medicine under the supervision of a physician using sound medical judgment and adhering to all ethical considerations of the practice of medicine; knowing limitations and seeking consult when advisable; keeping abreast of current technologies and industry standards
Under the supervision of a physician, provide care for patients with acute and chronic illness encountered in the older adult patient
Under the supervision of a physician, accountable for patient care and outcomes and will appropriately seek consultation from specialists when needed, though will stay involved in, and be responsible for, the detailed care of the patient
Engage with hospitalists whenever a patient is in the hospital
Meet all clinical obligations of the medical practice: Accrediting Agency compliance, CLIA compliance, drug prescription compliance, HIPAA, State and Federal regulations, Safety Regulations, etc
Assess, diagnose, treat, manage, educate, promote health, and provide care coordination and documentation for patients with acute and complex chronic health needs using evidence-based medicine and practice guidelines
Follow all internal policies and procedures
Accountable for the completion of all operational tasks according to departmental guidelines to ensure appropriate clinical processing/documentation
Maintain complete and detailed records, electronically in the EMR, of patients’ health care plans and prognosis, completed within 48 hours of each patient’s visit
Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent/manage disease or disability
Analyze and interpret patients’ histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis
Interpret data and diagnostic results for an appropriate course of action including but not limited to blood gases, radiology, EKG, etc. in collaboration with supervising physician
Exhibit behavior that emphasizes compassion, quality, loyalty, and conscientiousness
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, and team members
Document continuing education per licensure and certification requirements
Ensure that patients are seen every other visit by the Physician
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance to policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements
Enact proper chain of command for patient complaints
Additional duties as assigned
Position Requirements/ Skills:
Completion of a four-year Physician Assistant baccalaureate program and a year of clinical training, or;
Completion of a two-year accredited Physician Assistant program (which requires two years of undergraduate study) plus two years of clinical training following completion of the PA program
State licensure or accreditation as a Physician Assistant
At least 1 year of experience in outpatient primary care experience
Prior experience working in an electronic medical records system
Provide 5 Star service in accordance with the Better Health Group's mission
Skilled in traditional nursing disciplines of patient assessment and management
ACLS/BLS certification required as mandated by state
Must demonstrate knowledge of the rationale of appropriate patient care
Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from a various group of people
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Excellent written and verbal communication, teaching ability, and good telephone skills
Working knowledge with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for real-time collaboration
Schedule Requirement:
This is a FULL-TIME position
Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm preferred
Compensation & Benefits:
We offer highly competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The highlights include an extremely generous bonus program to reward your performance and achievement of great health outcomes, not just your productivity.
Competitive base salary
Attainable Bonus Program based on outcomes and results.
Relocation assistance
4 weeks of paid vacation
Paid malpractice insurance
Medical, dental, vision, disability, life
401K Benefits
Paid Holidays
No hospital work required
CME reimbursement
Experience in a Medicare Advantage or an accountable care environment is a plus but not required.
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