Physician’s Assistant (ANNUAL WELLNESS VISITS)

IMA Medical Group is seeking to hire a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner who is responsible for performing comprehensive annual health assessments also known as Annual Wellness Visit. These assessments are for our senior age patients with a primary focus on assessing and closing quality care gaps, the identification and documentation of chronic medical problems, and the education and counseling of patients regarding their conditions and improvement of lifestyles that may positively impact health. IMA’s Annual Wellness Visit Providers will exercise outstanding concern for patients and provides them with appropriate healthcare services that meet state and national standards of care.

IMA Medical Group is a visionary and dynamic company focused on high-quality primary care services, with doctors and professionals dedicated to the health and well-being of the elderly. With more than 22 locations throughout Central Florida, we reiterate our commitment to provide quality medical care and an exceptional experience at each visit. We recognize the hard work that our employees put in and offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and an awesome work environment.

As a FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE, YOU WILL BE ELIGIBEL TO RECIEVE OUR AMAZING BENEFITS SUCH AS:

• Low-Costs Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance effective the 1st day of the following month after your start date
• Employer Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Illness and Accidental Insurance
• 401K Savings and retirement plan
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off
• 3 days of Floating Holidays + 6 additional Federal paid Holidays
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Other Perks and Discounts

Duties & Responsibilities

• Interviews, examines and diagnoses patients during an annual wellness visit. Evaluates physical, cognitive and emotional well-being. Checks for and addresses common senior health problems (such as falls, memory concerns, depression, incontinence, pain, isolation, polypharmacy).
• Provides education and counseling to patients and their families that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are experiencing. May address medical advance care planning.
• Orders appropriate diagnostic tests, interprets results, and communicates appropriate follow-up options to patients. May refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
• Reviews and maintains patients’ records and medical histories in timely fashion and records patients’ progress.
• May perform clinical diagnostic testing and procedures (ECG’s, pulmonary, vascular and neurologic testing), and perform minor clinical procedures such as administering immunizations.
• May prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens for identified and documented medical conditions. Discusses potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients and ensures that all allergy information is up-to-date before prescribing.
• Accurately records correct healthcare diagnoses to ensure correct billing.
• Stays current on the latest medical research, practices and procedures impacting family medicine.
• Adheres to departmental policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
• Completes administrative assignments as requested by Medical Director and partners with providers within practice to ensure a collaborative environment.
• Actively participates in provider team meetings and performance reviews with Medical Director.
• Maintains a strong and positive relationship with IMA Primary Care Providers (PCPs) in order to coordinate follow-up care, further diagnostic testing, and appropriate referrals of mutual patients.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

Required

• Fully licensed as Physician Assistant in Florida or
• Fully state licensed as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
• One year of experience Minimum of FEILD EXPEREINCE (excluding clinical rotations)
• Fully bilingual (English/Spanish)

Preferred

• EMR, eClinical Works experience
• Managed Care experience

Competencies

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Determined Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Diversity & Inclusion – Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and respectful manner while appreciating the unique contribution of an inclusive workforce that brings together the talents of people across multiple identities; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Supports building a diverse workforce.
• Ethics & Integrity- Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Teamwork – Ability to work with others toward a shared goal; balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Job Specific Competencies

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Initiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Continually exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate or quiet
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Responsibilities and Structure

• Working with operations and billing
• Strong organizational skills
• Data management
• Federal compliance regulations skills
• Strong communication skills
• Monitoring and insuring providers have active license.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Detailed oriented
• Problem solving
• Proficient in
  • Microsoft Excel
  • CAQH Program
  • Petcos Program
  • Npps program
• Able to work independently.
• Strong communication skills written and verbal.
• Time sensitive skills
• Medicare guidelines knowledge

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this position. please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

IMA Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we comply with all federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

IMA Medical Group participates in E-Verify, as required by the Florida Medicaid program.

IMA maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws.