Physician Assistant (PA) – Geriatric Medicine

**Job Title: Physician Assistant for Geriatric Care**

**Job Description:** We are looking for a Physician Assistant to provide good medical care to older patients in the program.

**Your Duties:** – Work together with doctors to give primary medical care. –

Check and assess patients when they first join, every six months, once a year, or whenever needed. –

Create and follow personalized care plans with the team.

• Treat patients who are sick and manage long-term health conditions

. – Provide preventive care like health screenings, vaccinations, and regular check-ups.

• Prescribe the right medications and therapies.

• Refer patients to specialists if needed.

• Help with planning for patients who are leaving care and transitions.

• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about their treatment and health management.

• Be an active member of a team that includes various healthcare professionals.

• Help create and improve healthcare policies and standards.

– Participate in staff training and education. – Keep accurate and compliant patient records.

– Be part of the on-call rotation. – Follow all rules and guidelines set by the organization.

**Qualifications:**

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program

• Must have an active PA license in North Carolina or be willing to get one –

• At least 2 years of experience as a Physician Assistant (preferably with elderly patients) –

• Experience working with frail or elderly populations, or be willing to take PACE training –

Must have BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification –

• Strong clinical skills and ability to make decisions independently –

• Clean history with no malpractice or license issues –

• Must have DEA Registration –

Most recent NPDB Self Query Report (must be active and within the last 30 days) –

Certification Requirements

• BLS
• Controlled Substance (CSR/CDS)
• DEA
• NCCPA

State License Requirements

• North Carolina

Additional License Requirements

• Compliance with state health requirements (e.g., NC Employee Medical Statement)

We look forward to your application!