Physician Assistant

Full Job Description

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• t Savings plan with 6.25% employer matching in the 1st year (8% in the 2nd year, and

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vested with your first contribution) * Sabbatical Program offering extended time off at years 7, 14, and 21 * Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance * Employer Paid Life, Short Term Disability, AND Long-Term Disability Insurance *REQUIREMENTS: * * Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required. * Current license to practice as a Physician’s Assistant required. * A minimum of 3 years experience as a Physician’s Assistant is required. * Preferred qualifications include, a background in mental health and addiction medicine and demonstrated skills in primary care medicine for a minimum of 2 years.. *RESPONSIBILITIES:* * Determine and formulate health histories and perform physical exams. * Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems. * Based on available clinical data, work cooperatively with patients and the care team to formulate and implement a person-centered care plan. * Conduct ongoing health care and clinical management of stable, chronically ill patients. Provide provider services in Office Based Opioid Treatment Program, including substance use treatment with buprenorphine and other medications. * Support pharmacy-based Hepatitis C programs and offer medical visits to support clients receiving treatment. * Collaborate with an integrated care team to provide the most cost-effective and high-quality care. * Determine and manage minor and/or acute illnesses and initiate treatment. * Conduct initial care for emergencies such as illness or injury and initiate arrangements for continuing care. * Prescribe medication or other forms of treatment as necessary. * Assess the need for and perform clinical procedures, including joint injections, incision and drainage of abscesses, skin biopsies, and toenail removal. * Participate in and, at times, lead Provider Education Sessions on a variety of clinical topics. * Participate in compliance, quality assurance, and quality improvement activities as directed. * Collaborate with the care team to ensure optimal performance on team- and clinic-based performance metrics. * Work as a member of the Primary Care Clinic multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, client-centered, and trauma-informed integrated services. * Actively participate in the integration of services at the Primary Care Clinic and identify new opportunities to improve collaboration between and within service and care teams while carefully following information-sharing guidelines. * Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within Primary Care Clinic workflows and logistics. Participate in the review of Key Performance Indicators; review and contribute to continuous improvement opportunities and plans. * Build understanding of and appreciation for diversity among Primary Care Clinic clients and support their connection to culturally responsive and culturally specific services as requested. * Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements according to community partners and outside providers’ patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving services or an outside provider to the Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee. * Perform other duties as assigned, including occasional work at other clinical sites and/or off-site at community events. _This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position. _ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $130,000.00 – $180,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Healthcare setting: * Acute care * Clinic * Community health center * Hospital * Inpatient * Medical office * Outpatient * Rehabilitation center * Sub-acute care Medical specialties: * Critical & Intensive Care * Primary Care * Psychiatry Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * No nights * No weekends Experience: * Physician’s Assistant: 3 years (Preferred) License/Certification: * Physician Assistant License (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: * Portland, OR 97220: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required) Work Location: In person