PA-C/ Physician Assistant-Certified

Full Job Description

JOB POSITION-Part-Time/Weekend Availability

• PA-C (Physician Assistant Certified)
• Full-Time Hours range from 8am-4pm and 9am – 5pm
• Milford

SALARY

• Competitive (Based on experience)
• Incentive based bonuses
• Medical Benefits and others

WHO WE ARE

At Genesis Medica, we are a primary care group that specializes in applying science-based knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of patients with a wide variety of health needs. We are a Recognized NCQA PCMH (Patient-Centered Medical Home) practice which sets us apart from the rest, delivering the highest quality of care at the right time. We believe that providing individualized, patient-centered care is essential to helping patients stay healthy, manage chronic conditions, and achieve optimal health.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Health Promotion and Maintenance, Thoroughness, Clinical Skills, Informing Others, Medical Teamwork, Physiological Knowledge, Enthusiastic Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Administering Medication, Pain Management, Self-Development

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• Identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing directives.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, CERTIFICATION / LICENSURE

• Provider must have possession of a valid CT license
• Provider must have possession of DEA, and CT controlled substance license
• Able to work autonomously in collaboration with other physician/clinicians
• Must be willing to float to other locations as needed

GENESIS MEDICA

Locations in: West Haven, New Haven, Milford, Wolcott

Job Type: Full-time

Medical Specialty:

• Emergency Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Primary Care
• Urgent Care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person