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Physician Services Physician Assistant

Optimal CareGrand Rapids, MI, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.

We live a simple Mission : Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.

Exceptional Benefits :

  • Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Company Vehicle Program
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Mentorship Culture
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Cutting Edge Technology

Key Responsibilities

Physician Assistants provide primary and / or consultative professional care in a variety of care settings. The Physician Assistant will function in collaboration with physicians according to a Collaboration Arrangement. The Physician Assistant practice will focus on caring for geriatric and seriously ill populations to assist patients and families with comfort and quality of life.

In this role you will be responsible for :

  • Secure patient signatures on necessary documents and properly document in EMR when necessary at a visit. Review HIPAA Notice of Privacy, consents for treatment, release of records and patient responsibilities forms with patients / caretakers.
  • Drives between locations, navigating to each location using GPS device or other tools if required.
  • Assess health status by obtaining relevant health and medical history. Performs a physical exam based upon the age and patient history as per the Collaborative Agreement with a collaborating physician in the patient's home environment. Identifies significant health and medical risk factors.
  • Performs Annual Wellness Visits and other quality driven assessments to provide patient with preventative services and understanding of disease progression.
  • Orders, interprets and evaluates laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies to assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs. Develops a diagnosis by analyzing and synthesizing collected data.
  • Performs diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification, law and state medical privileges. May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by prescriptive authority through the appropriate State Board Agency
  • Develops a treatment plan in collaboration with the patient and significant others. Participates in medical team rounds; collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care.
  • Refers patients to physicians as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources and treatment. Ensures continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multidisciplinary care team or with other specialty areas as necessary.
  • Provides patients and families an understanding of the diagnosis and disease progression while decreasing unnecessary emergency room and hospital visits.
  • Required Qualifications

  • Master's or doctoral degree as a Board-Certified Physician Assistant
  • Current State License as a Physician Assistant
  • Sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently
  • Must be able to lift at least 35lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively
  • Current and valid driver's license
  • Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage
  • Demonstrates skill in physician assistant practice, ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements and deadlines
  • Desired Qualifications

  • 2 years clinical experience in a post-acute or as a Physician Assistant preferred
  • Experience with geriatric patients preferred.
  • Familiarity with Aprima EMR
  • Location

  • Office Location : 770 Kenmoor Ave, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
  • Main Service Area : Grand Rapids and surrounding areas
  • Hours

  • Office Hours : 8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM, Monday through Friday
  • Background Screening

    Optimal Care conducts a background screening upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

    Reasonable Accommodations

    We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Optimal Care is an equal-opportunity employer.

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