Full Job Description
PINE is a leading nephrology and endocrinology group in western Pennsylvania. For more than 35 years, the PINE physician practice has provided advanced treatment of kidney and endocrine diseases. The practice has over 33 providers as of August 2024, across more than 14 convenient office locations in Allegheny and Washington counties, with strategic plans for additional physicians and advanced practitioners to join PINE soon.
: PINE is committed to delivering excellence in the treatment of kidney and endocrine disease.
For more information, please visit our website: https://pinemd.com/
A. POSITION PURPOSE:
The Physician Assistant works closely with practice physicians to manage the health of nephrology and endocrinology patients. The Physician Assistant is a board certified and licensed independent practitioner responsible for comprehensive management of patient care in accordance with applicable State and Federal rules and regulations and general standards of care (i.e., assessment of health status, development of differential diagnoses, development and implementation of plans of care and treatment, and patient education). As allowed by the Pennsylvania scope of practice regulations for physician assistants, this position may include, but not be limited to: dialysis rounding, supporting or holding a chronic kidney disease clinic, hospital rounding, and on-call coverage. The typical schedule will generally be Monday through Friday but may also include weekend call coverage as required for patient care.
B. PHYSICAL DEMANDS, VISUAL REQUIREMENTS AND LANGUAGE SKILLS:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Physical requirements can vary, but in general, this position requires:· Ability to lift between 5 – 50 lbs unassisted and ability to stand, sit, stoop, walk, stretch, and use full range of body motions.· Manual dexterity as required for specific equipment and ability to use a computer keyboard and peripherals. The role requires vision adequate to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.· May be required to demonstrate the ability to differentiate colors on a test strip or other medical test results.The role requires fluency in the written and verbal skills necessary to successfully perform the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position. Practice may provide reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
C. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Medical practice offices, dialysis clinics, and hospitals with computers and printers, light traffic, and moderate noise. Some required tasks involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, tissues, or other hazardous materials typical in a medical care setting.
D. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
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o Bachelor’s Degree and Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by CAHEA, CAAHEP or ARC-PA.
o National Certification with NCCPA required.
o Pennsylvania Physician Assistant license required.
o DEA license required.
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o Minimum of two years’ clinical experience in a medical office, hospital or other medical setting is required.
o Experience in a private physician practice is preferred.
o Experience with chronic kidney disease and/or end-stage kidney disease patients is preferred but not required.
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o Strong clinical knowledge and skills in a wide range of contexts, inclusive of experience diagnosing medical problems and developing care plans.
o Knowledge of patient assessment techniques, including taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, evaluating health status, and managing patient care and compliance with care recommendations.
o Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and knowledge of medical record documentation.
o Strong leadership skills and professional efficacy.
o Effective communication skills and the ability to advocate for patients and address their concerns as well as to collaborate with physicians and the care team to improve patient outcomes and the patient experience.
o Ability to travel for the provision of patient care in various nephrology settings, including clinic offices, dialysis facilities, and hospitals.
o Ability to work weekends as needed for patient care.
E. SPECIALIZED REQUIREMENTS:
· A background check (which may include: checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records, motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, etc.) must be satisfactorily completed before any candidate can work for a practice. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may
affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position.
· Complies with OSHA, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements, as well as applicable practice and broader Innocura policies and procedures.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
- PA-C (Preferred)
- Physician Assistant License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Pittsburgh, PA 15224 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pittsburgh, PA 15224: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person