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Join Our Team at Project Reality
- Small caseload, 30-60 minute appointment times
- Daily built-in administrative time for charting, care coordination, and consultation
- Paid federal and state holidays off for full-time employees
About Project Reality
Established over 50 years ago, Project Reality partners with Salt Lake County and Utah State to deliver services that impact the underlying causes of chronic disease and improve community health outcomes. We are a fully integrated health clinic providing comprehensive substance use disorder, primary care, and mental health treatment for vulnerable populations not adequately served in traditional health care settings. Our health home model addresses critical health determinants through a team-based approach utilizing medical providers, therapists, case managers, and peer coaches. Team members are offered tremendous opportunities for professional growth and development and we take pride in our supportive and dynamic environment. We are seeking a part-time or full-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Physician Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions for adults with complex psycho-social challenges.
- Work closely with psychiatrist and counselors to integrate family medicine considerations into a comprehensive care plan that includes behavioral components and medication assisted treatment with methadone, buprenorphine, or long-acting naltrexone; be willing to partner with psychiatric and behavioral health specialists.
- Advance the agency’s knowledge of chronic disease management through the development of medical protocols and educational resources for primary care services; advise the Medical Director and Executive Director on primary care needs of the population served.
- Provide excellent patient-centered care and promote total population health beyond individual needs while being a good steward of limited health resources and public funding sources.
- Coordinate with Project Reality partners including speciality medical clinics, OB/Gyn providers, residential treatment programs, and Salt Lake County Jail.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation of clinical care; code and bill accurately per established protocol; ensure that records are detailed and complete, and comply with standards and regulations.
- Attend professional conferences, ECHO sessions as needed, and participate in community activities to educate and advance care for patients with dual diagnoses and chronic medical conditions
Benefits
- Twenty-nine (29) paid days off per year including paid time off and Holidays for full-time employment. Full-time employees accrue up to 17 days of paid time off per year and are eligible for 12 paid Company Holidays
- Competitive pay based on experience with both part-time and full-time options available
- Full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- Part-time employees who regularly work over 15 hrs per week accrue PTO
- IRA with a 3% company match!
- $1,200 deposited annually in a Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Signing Bonus
- Student loan payback opportunities through HRSA and the State of Utah.
- Some flexibility with schedule depending on case load, productivity, and patient needs
- Employee Assistance Program (including your dependents)
- NO CALLS!
- Nights, weekends and holidays off!
- Licensures paid and CME available
Experience
- Active UtahT PA License; current DEA license preferred
- NCCPA Board Certification
- Must have a strong commitment to a team dynamic as well as the ability to take initiative.
- Must have good communication and interpersonal skills as well as an ability to effectively relate to all medical staff and patients.
- Must be able to pass and maintain DHS/BCI background screening
- Part-time or full-time status will depend on the candidates experience.
We offer competitive salary and benefits packages. Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to providing excellent patient care. Apply now!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $100,000.00 – $140,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
- Primary Care
- Urgent Care
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Active Utah PA License; current DEA licensed preferred (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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