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About US:
At POD Health, we enhance patient outcomes by integrating technology and personalized care. Our services—Telehealth, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), Chronic Care Management (CCM), and Community Health Initiatives (CHI)—ensure patients receive the care they need, wherever they are.
Through our Telehealth and RPM services, we ensure that patients have real-time access to healthcare, empowering them to manage their health proactively and avoid unnecessary hospital visits. Our Chronic Care Management programs create tailored care plans for patients with chronic conditions, ensuring ongoing support between office visits. Additionally, our Community Health Initiatives focus on addressing health disparities, making care more accessible to underserved populations.
At POD Health, we strive to make healthcare personal, proactive, and accessible for all.
Reports To: Medical Director
Job Summary: The Physician Assistant (PA) will be responsible for providing high-quality healthcare services to patients across various settings, including telehealth, in-person, and remote monitoring environments. The PA will work closely with Nurse Practitioners, Care Navigators, and other healthcare team members to diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions. This role will also contribute to RPM, CCM, and CHI programs, ensuring a seamless patient experience and improved health outcomes.
Why Join Pod Health?
Working with us at Pod Health means becoming integral to a dynamic team revolutionizing healthcare. Here’s why you should choose us:
Making a meaningful impact: Your work directly contributes to improving the lives and well-being of individuals. You can make a tangible difference in people’s health journeys by providing innovative remote monitoring solutions and comprehensive care.
Join us at Pod Health and be a part of a transformative journey that’s shaping the future of healthcare while nurturing your own growth and fulfillment.
Job Summary: As an Advanced Practice Provider, your role encompasses delivering vital healthcare services to diverse populations, transcending traditional clinical confines. Your responsibilities include conducting comprehensive patient assessments, diagnosing, and treating various medical conditions, and providing preventive care in a remote telehealth platform. Adept at telehealth, you’ll serve patients by addressing healthcare disparities and access to care. Collaboration with healthcare teams, cultural sensitivity, and adherence to state-specific regulations define your practice. This dynamic role empowers you to enhance healthcare accessibility and foster positive patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments, including physical exams, review of medical histories, and analysis of diagnostic tests.
- Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and infections. Develop personalized treatment plans and prescribe medications as necessary.
- Preventive Care: Provide preventive care services such as vaccinations, screenings, and counseling on lifestyle and health maintenance.
- Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on their conditions, treatment options, medications, and self-care strategies.
- Care Coordination: Collaborate with physicians, Nurse Practitioners, specialists, and Care Navigators to provide coordinated care and manage patient treatment plans.
- Telehealth Services: Conduct virtual consultations, handle follow-up appointments, and coordinate referrals via the telehealth platform.
- Prescription Management: Manage and monitor patient medications, adjusting dosages and renewing prescriptions when necessary.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant patient records, adhering to healthcare regulations, including HIPAA.
- Community Health Initiatives: Support CHI programs to address healthcare disparities in underserved communities by delivering essential services and health education.
- Compliance: Ensure all patient care and documentation comply with federal, state, and healthcare regulations.
- Follow-up Care: Ensure patients receive appropriate follow-up care and referrals, tracking patient outcomes and addressing any additional needs.
Requirements:
- Bilingual: Fluency in Chinese is preferred for effective communication with diverse patient populations.
- Education: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
- Licensure: Valid Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license in New York.
- Certification: Board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
- Experience: 2-5 years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, preferably in telehealth or primary care.
- Technology Skills: Proficiency in EMR systems (AdvancedMD) and telehealth platforms.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of HIPAA, state healthcare regulations, and telehealth standards.
POD Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $75.00 – $85.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Language:
- Chinese (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- PA or NP license (Preferred)
- Credentialed with Medicaid and Medicare> (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brooklyn, NY 11218
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