Physician Assistant

Full Job Description

Aliya Health Group is a nationwide network of addiction treatment centers known for diverse, evidence-based programs for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. With a highly personalized clinical approach to treatment and a full continuum of care, we provide clients the tools needed to build a life in recovery that’s enjoyable, fulfilling, and hopeful. Our nationally accredited treatment centers include Vogue Recovery Center, Footprints to Recovery, Royal Life Centers, Malibu Recovery Center, and South Coast Behavioral Health.

Job Functions

Under the direction of the Medical Director and Medical Providers, the Physician Assistant is responsible for medical care Aliya Health Group (AHG). This position entails the implementation of existing medical policies and increasing the quality of medical services. Examples of duties include:

• Perform initial patient screenings, patient history, physical examinations, and preventive health measures
• Update patient records and check records for accuracy
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs
• Record physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition
• Determine the need for patient follow-up appointments and further treatment options
• Refer patients for specialist services, as needed
• Deliver quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity
• Serve as the resource patients need for ongoing care information, counseling and provide guidance for any patients with critical conditions
• Discusses and coordinates with other internal health professionals to prepare a comprehensive patient care plan
• Submits health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation
• Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy or related therapeutic procedures

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s Degree
• Valid State license and DEA certificate
• Medical training for general practice or other primary care practice orientation, with understanding and interest in addiction recovery
• 3+ years’ experience
• Ability to work within a team and take direction
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret human service periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and analyze policies and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Electronic Health Records;
• Internet software; Payroll systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have reasonable ability to do the following:

• Stand, walk and sit during assigned shifts hours.
• Have the ability to manually handle patient belongings with gloved hands.
• Be able to manually assess a patient as part of a physical exam.
• Reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Speak and have use of the special senses within normal limits (hear, taste, smell, etc.) as it applies to patient care.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• On call
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Oklahoma City, OK 73127 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oklahoma City, OK 73127