Primary Care Physician Assistant | Nurse Practitioner

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Primary Care Physician Assistant | Nurse Practitioner

Department: Medical

Reports to: Medical Director of Primary Care, CMO

Locations: Florin, Arden, Norwood, Oak Park, Rancho Cordova, Roseville, San Juan Health Centers

Status: Full-Time

FLSA: Exempt

EEO-1: Professionals

Organization Information

WellSpace Health believes that everyone deserves to be seen, no matter who you are, where you come from, where you work or what place you call home. We see you and are here for you. To that end, we’ve committed ourselves to finding solutions for our community’s health and wellbeing to achieve regional health through high quality comprehensive care.

Our focus has always been to offer a full range of quality medical care, dental care, mental health and behavioral health services, and enabling services to underserved people. We do this by placing ourselves within the communities we serve and employing outstanding healthcare professionals who are devoted to our mission.

We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and are accredited by the Joint Commission for Ambulatory Care and Behavioral Health. We’re also certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Care Medical Home and a Behavioral Health Home.

Position Summary

Provides and manages direct patient care, infants through the geriatric population, in WellSpace Health Community Health Centers. Assures the adequacy and appropriateness of medical care provided to patients.

Note: All medical staff will be privileged and credentialed according to the rules and regulations of WellSpace Health. The medical staff of each department or service is responsible for peer review activities to promote continuous improvement of the quality of patient care provided by the medical staff in all departments of the WellSpace Health organization. See your organizations Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations to define these processes.

Required Qualifications

• Currently licensed to practice medicine in the State of California.
• For Physician Assistants certification of completing a controlled substance course
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration Registration.
• Nurse Practitioners must have Board Certification.
• Physician Assistants must be current or formerly Board certified eligible.
• Current BCLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Commitment to a community health philosophy.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with individuals from a wide variety of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds; sensitive to their health problems.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service
• Basic computer knowledge.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide and manage direct patient care in the WellSpace Health Medical Center(s).
• Treat a variety of disease processes and injuries; acute and chronic.
• Competently perform rapid patient assessment, emergency intervention and stabilization. All patients are evaluated and managed in an efficient and timely manner.
• Adhere to and practice
• Perform histories and physicals, including psycho-social issues.
• Order appropriate diagnostic tests and treatments.
• Analyze patient data and formulate diagnoses.
• Develop and implement patient treatment plans; evaluate these treatments plans and revise as necessary
• Prescribe medications, regulated medical devices and treatment modalities as appropriate to the patient’s assessed medical condition.
• Perform minor procedures, such as cryotherapy, I & D, etc.
• Will be supervised clinically by physician in accordance with licensure guidelines and WSH policies and procedures.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding preventive health care, disease processes, potential medication side effects, nutrition, etc.
• Consult and refer patients to other healthcare professionals, facilities as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to patient needs.
• May inoculate and vaccinate patients to immunize patients from communicable diseases.
• Report communicable disease to the appropriate local, state and federal health agencies.
• Complete patient charting and billing in accordance with WellSpace Health policies and procedures.
• Complete EHR PAQ/inbox items in accordance with WellSpace Health policies and procedures.
• Ensure quality metrics are in progress and documented appropriately in EHR in accordance with WSH Quality initiatives
• Maintain productivity at appropriate level in accordance with WSH budgetary guidelines
• Serve as a member of the organized medical staff, attend medical staff meetings and committee meetings as requested; adhere to the medical staff bylaws and rules and regulations.
• Participate in the development and implementation of educational programs for the WellSpace Health Medical Center staff and the community.
• Understand and remain in compliance with the WellSpace Health Medical Center’s policies and procedures for safety, infection prevention and control, hazardous materials and waste, etc.
• Be available for consultation for WSH Health Center staff.
• Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Support and maintain a culture of safety, quality and respect for patients, their families and coworkers
• Participate in various research studies in area of expertise.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly with Health Center Manager, Regional Director, Medical Assistants and all members of Care Team.
• Treat coworkers, patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Document in EHR in accordance with current standards and policies.
• Competently use correct CMA coding for patient evaluations, management, procedures and diagnosis.
• Stay current with new developments in medicine through continuing education, conferences and affiliations with professional societies.
• Participate in Peer Review process in accordance with WSH Peer Review policy.
• Delivery of culturally competent customer service and patient care.
• Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the facility.
• Participate in the department’s performance improvement program.
• Comply with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times whether on or off duty.
• Ensure confidentiality of patients’ records following HIPAA guidelines.
• Attends annual review and performs departmental in-services.
• Resolves staff concerns at the departmental level, utilizing the grievance process as required.
• Must wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization standards.
• Meet dress code standards; appearance is neat, clean and professional.

Benefits

Successful candidate will receive regionally competitive salary, above average health benefits at reduced costs, company paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance, additional voluntary retirement plan with company match and no vesting schedule requirement.

• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Flexible Spending Program
• Company paid malpractice insurance for all providers
• Professional development hours offered annually

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work environment is characteristic of a medical clinic environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel. The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves or their homes. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client’s use of alcohol and drugs, and the lack of personal care. The employee may also be exposed to bodily fluids (blood, urine) and hazardous chemicals.

WellSpace Health is committed to the principals of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is the intent of WellSpace Health to maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. WellSpace Health is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WellSpace Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer