Physician Assistant

Position Overview:

This position will provide varied patient care services in an outpatient setting and be responsible for the evaluation and management of care according to the accepted practice protocols of Ryan Health. The incumbent will support the Medical Director by supervising quality and performance improvement initiatives at the Ryan Health NENA site. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Ryan Health.

Essential Functions:

• Support the Medical Director with the supervision of QI and PI Initiatives at the health center including but not limited to delivering quality health care and services.
• Render to patients’ medical services normally expected of an internist or family practitioner in office practice: Examine, diagnose and treat medical illnesses, evaluate health status, initiate therapeutic and preventive measures, and make appropriate and necessary referrals to specialty and other consultative medical services. Those medical illnesses treated include the entire spectrum of general internal medicine, including outpatient management of HIV disease.
• Carry a patient caseload consistent with the quality of care and productivity standards.
• Communicate on an ongoing basis with other healthcare providers and staff on all aspects of the health needs of patients.
• Complete all necessary paperwork connected with duties, including progress notes in the medical records, completion of all forms required by the data collection system of affiliated and collaborating health centers and partners, and all outside reimbursement and regulatory agencies and organizations.
• Attend medical staff meetings and conferences as required.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in outside conferences and other continuing medical education activities.
• Assist in peer review chart audits and other appropriate quality activities.
• Supervise the patient care activities of paramedical personnel assigned to work with him/her in patient care.
• Provide care to patients with acute or subacute medical problems. This responsibility includes recognizing acute symptoms, managing emergencies, detecting abnormal findings on physical assessments, reporting findings, and clinical decision-making. In collaboration with supervising physician, provide routine treatment based on policies, protocols, and practice agreements appropriate for licensure for treatment of acute medical problems. Provide appropriate information to patients.
• Provide care to patients with chronic disorders. Initiate requests for indicated diagnostic tests, begin appropriate pharmacological therapy, make adjustments in prescribed medication as needed, monitor compliance with treatment plans, and ensure continuity of care. Provide direct nursing treatments, administration of medications, and other nursing services as needed.
• Develop and implement a plan of care for each patient, including additional diagnostic studies; treatments, including prescribing medications within protocols under physician’s supervision; referral to other health care providers and for social services; teaching, counseling, and assisting patients and other involved persons in assuming responsibility for self-care, prevention of illness, and promotion of health; document and complete all patient encounters and follow-up in a timely manner in accordance with agency and regulatory policy; follow-up to assure continuity of care.
• Participate in ongoing sessions with supervising physicians regarding medical care responsibilities.
• Assist in developing procedures and protocols for patient care.
• Work at other clinical primary care areas, as assigned by the supervisor.
• Participate in peer review sessions and other Quality Improvement activities.
• Maintain and increase clinical skills by participating in professional training.
• Collect and report statistical data on services provided to patients.
• Immediately report any problems and/or unusual occurrences to the supervisor.
• Practice accepted infection control measures in accordance with the OSHA Bloodborne pathogens standards and Center policies and procedures.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned. This position must be flexible to provides services at multiple locations throughout the network.

Minimum Experience and Skills Required:

1-2 years of experience in Ambulatory Care Setting and/or Community Health Care.

Education, Licenses, and/or Certifications Required:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program for Physician Assistant Studies

• Current New York State License to practice
• Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (PA-C) is required.
• DEA certificate.
• Infection and CPR/Basic Life Support certifications

Competencies Required:

Customer Service:

• Professional, courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served (if applicable).
• Commits to exceeding expectations of the patient.

Cooperation/Teamwork:

• Works well with others.
• Contributes input to improve outcomes.
• Asks others for opinions and feedback; provides feedback in a tactful respectful way.

Minimal Training Time:

180-day introductory period.

Working Conditions:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear.

The employee is occasionally required to move about the office, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate office equipment.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is primarily in an outpatient ambulatory general primary care setting which include the unpredictability in behaviors of individuals and acute and chronic infectious diseases which may be contagious. Adequate preparation and precaution is necessary.

Disclaimer

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This position may be required to perform other duties. If such work becomes a permanent and regular part of the job, a new description will be prepared.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ryan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.