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Salem Pulmonary Associates PC and Sleep Center is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join our outpatient Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine clinic in Salem, Or. Employment with our practice allows you to enjoy a fulfilling career in an organization with strong physician leadership, a culture of support and a focus on patient care.
About the Opportunity:
- Full-time, Monday – Friday; outpatient-only position
- Pulmonary & Sleep experience preferred but will consider new grads
- Successful candidate will be energetic, compassionate, and self-motivated
- Utilizes integrated system-wide electronic health record
- Secure employment with a large, well-respected Medical Group
- Competitive salary and outstanding benefits Lifestyle/Community
- Patient Load – 15 patients a day. If you can see more patients, you can earn bonus.
- State-of-the-art and beautifully appointed AASM-accredited sleep lab in our own ADA-compliant building
- In-house PFT lab
- In-house Asthma Biologics Clinic
- Great staff with solid front and back-office support. On-site billing and practice manager
- Affordable housing, family-friendly neighborhoods, excellent schools, high-quality health care, and compassion for others make this a beautiful place to live, work and play!
- Abundant outdoor activities include golf, fishing, and hiking nearby.
- Conveniently located in the central Willamette Valley 1 hour south of Portland
Essential Responsibilities:
DATA COLLECTION: Obtains a pertinent medical history, performs an appropriate physical examination, and reviews relevant laboratory or radiologic (or other) studies to assess the patient’s medical, physical, psychological, and relevant socio-economic status. Will have full access to patient medical records and other information pertinent to those patients under his/her care.
ASSESSMENT: Formulates an accurate and appropriate diagnosis based on data and includes diagnoses as appropriate.
TREATMENT PLANNING: Develops and implements treatment plans that are aligned with the practice preferences of the Collaborating/Supervising Physician(s) including orders for medication and/or other treatment, the need for additional testing, consultation to other providers, and follow-up provisions.
PROCEDURAL CONSIDERATIONS: Performs procedures within the limits of their expertise and in accordance with the State Regulations.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING: Educates and counsels patients and their families regarding their treatment plan, including disease prevention and health promotion.
DOCUMENTATION: Documents all examination data, diagnostic impressions, appropriate codes, and other patient care activities in the medical record, including the name(s) of any consulted physicians or other providers.
OTHER TASKS: Manages assigned in-basket tasks. Performs other duties as directed.
PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS: Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical competence through participation in continuing education and other activities. Maintains professional certification and active licensure. Evaluates personal performance and establishes annual goals. Maintains a working knowledge of, and complies with relevant (Federal, State, and/or Organizational) laws, rules, and policies, including licensure and certification.
Requirements for Physician Assistant
· Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission for Certification of
Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
· Previous experience in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine care
· Possession of DEA registration or eligibility required
· ACLS/BLS certification required
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
Pay: $120,000.00 – $150,000.00 per year based on experience
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Malpractice insurance
- 4 weeks’ vacation per year
- Health, Vision and Dental Insurance,
- 401K,
- Life Insurance
- CME Reimbursement,
- Sign on bonus (only for the right candidate with established excellence at previous work experiences),
- Discretionary productivity bonus and much more.
- Relocation Assistance
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 – $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Pulmonology
- Sleep Medicine
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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