PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Company: Cabin Creek Health Systems Inc.
Location: Charleston
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Title: Physicians AssistantPosition Class: ExemptSupervision
Received: Chief Medical OfficerSupervision Exercised: N/ASalary
Range: $90,000 to $115,000 (Based on experience)Cabin Creek Health
Systems (CCHS) is looking for a Physicians Assistant to join our
Medical Team. We offer flexible hours and excellent fringe
benefits. Examine and treat patients with a wide range of
conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or
appropriate facility. Typical job duties include taking patient
histories, performing or requesting diagnostic tests, making
diagnoses, prescribing treatment, administering vaccinations and
performing follow-up examinations, as well as educating patients in
disease prevention and health maintenance. Additional duties
include preparing medical records, clinical reports and
correspondences. Commit to train future family physicians to
deliver quality health services to patients of diverse cultural,
ethnic and economic backgrounds. You will teach the residents to
treat all patients with dignity regardless of the patients
background.Benefits Package Summary:PEIA Medical- Non-smoking
Employee Only- $48.19/ Smoking Employee Only- $73.19/Non Smoking
Family- $93.88/Smoking Family- $143.88Guardian Dental: Base Plan-
Employee Only- $4.33/Employee plus 1- $8.66/ Family- $14.36 Base
Plus Plan- Employee Only- $5.36/Employee plus 1- $10.73 Family-
$18.02VSP Vision: Employee Only- $1.90/ Employee plus 1-
$8.79/Family- $17.20All amounts are per pay period and we have 26
pay periods per year.Optional BenefitsGuardian: Short term
Disability- Rate based on Employee Salary. Long term Disability-
CCHS pays for this benefit.Guardian: Life Insurance, CCHS insures
employee 2x annual salary up to $100k. Employee has option to take
out life insurance on self, spouse and dependents.Guardian- Offers
optional Accident, Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
Employee can cover themselves, spouse or entire family. Price
depends on coverage and annual salary.Empower- Oversees CCHS 401k,
Roth and Profit-Sharing Plan. Company puts in 6% each year into
permanent employees accounts. Vested after 3 years. Employee can
add money to their account through payroll deduction.Mass Mutual
Whole Life Insurance.Additional BenefitsPaid training and 5 CME
days per yearPaid Professional MembershipsUp to 12 paid sick days
per year8 paid national holidaysUp to 64 hours of personal sick
leaveUp to 24 hours of Floating Holiday time available after first
year of employmentNo evenings or weekendsContinued growth over last
10 yearsResponsibilities and Skills RequiredPrescribe or administer
treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized
medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.Order,
perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and
examination information to diagnose patients' condition.Collect,
record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history,
reports, or examination results.Monitor patients' conditions and
progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.Explain procedures
and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with
patients.Advise patients and community members concerning diet,
activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.Refer patients to medical
specialists or other practitioners when necessary.Coordinate work
with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists,
pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.Direct
and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants,
specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.Plan, implement,
or administer health programs or standards in hospitals,
businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or
illness.Deliver babies.Operate on patients to remove, repair, or
improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and
systems.Train residents, medical students, and other health care
professionals.Prepare government or organizational reports which
include birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce
evaluations, or medical status of individuals.Provide quality care
to patients according to clinical medical protocols and funding
source guidelines;Initiate an appropriate assessment of patient's
health status, ranging from focused to comprehensive, depending
upon the setting;Provide and manage comprehensive medical care,
including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, common
health problems, such as infections, influenza and pneumonia, as
well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses for patients of all
ages; Provide prenatal care for uncomplicated OB patient; Monitor
patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as
necessary; Explain procedures and discuss test results or
prescribed treatments with patients; Advise patients and community
members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention
and educate patients about preventative measures to avoid illness;
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical
history, reports, and examination results and prepares reports and
correspondence related to the work; Refer patient to medical
specialist or other practitioner when necessary; Prescribe
medication in accordance with West Virginia statue and professional
practice guidelines; Immunize patients to protect them from
preventable diseases; Participate in formulating, interpreting,
implementing, and evaluating objectives, policies, and procedures;
Assist with quality improvement activities as required and
participates in Quality Assurance and Utilization Reviews; Perform
diagnostic tests and procedures and therapeutic procedures, within
the scope of practice, including but not limited to venipuncture;
intradermal tests; intramuscular and subcutaneous injections;
electro-cardiogram; application of dressings and bandages;
administration of medications; cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
auditory screening; visual screening; and aseptic techniques;
Analyze accumulated health information and collects additional
observational, interview, historical, physical examination, and
diagnostic data, modifying treatment as appropriate; Have a working
knowledge of ICD10, CPT and HCPCS coding and managed care, and be
available for training as necessary; Maintain and complete patients
health records or charts legibly, concisely and close it within 48
hours and/or by the end of serviced week; Participate in the
on-call/Saturday rotation schedule as needed; Be flexible to work
between different sites; Comply with the regulations and policies
required of a Federally Qualified Health Center; Complete
administrative assignments as requested by Medical Director and/or
Clinic Manager; Report to the Medical Director; Perform other
duties as assigned to support CCHS Mission, Vision and Values.At
CCHS, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of community
engagement and support, a principle that guides not only our
patient care but also our team dynamics. Our dedication to
community focus is reflected in our collaborative and educational
initiatives, which are designed to enrich both the professional
growth of our employees and the learning experiences of future
healthcare professionals. The employee is actively encouraged and
expected to embrace opportunities to mentor and guide students from
a diverse array of schools and programs in the forms of job
shadowing and on-site instructional learning as part of a
structured educational program.Qualifications Required:Successful
completion of an accredited Family Medicine Residency with 3 or
more years of experience; Current D.E.A certificate; Previous
experience in a hospital and/or clinic setting; Understanding of
West Virginia mandated reporting laws; Ability to relate to
culturally diverse patients and communities; Keep up with CME
requirements for West Virginia License and Board
Certification.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Masters DegreeExperience
working in Family Practice environment, community health experience
preferred;Valid West Virginia State PA License.The center reserves
the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as
thebusiness need arises. In compliance with EEOC 29 CFR part 1630,
if the essentialfunctions of this position cannot be performed in a
satisfactory manner by the employee,further accommodations shall be
made if it does not constitute undue hardships upon this
organization.CCHS is a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC)
and an Equal Opportunity Employer.by Jobble
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