Physician Assistant

A physician assistant who works under the direction of the Medical Director-Clinical Services (in matters of clinical practice). Professional Duties Endorse and practice proactively DOHC Values in all interactions with patients, outside clients and employees. Assume direct primary patient care of patients referred by Clinical Services or as assigned by Medical Director- Clinical Services. Coordinate care with case managers as requested by Clinical Services. Provide coverage to other providers in other programs, including scheduled patient contact in clinic, home, or SNF. Assist other DOHC departments to achieve group and corporate goals such as HCC and 5 Star. Share the regular and holiday Clinical Services on-call schedule as determined in rotation with other providers. Call includes both telephonic patient management as well as evaluation of patients. Participate in Quality and Utilization Review activities. Patient charting to be performed on Electronic Medical Record (Next Gen) as per timeframe specified. Maintain clinical practice standards. Be able to document and communicate through voice, EHR, text, email or other. Be courteous, flexible, adaptable. Maintain patient confidentiality and understand Compliancy such as HIPAA and FWA. Interact and communicate effectively with Medical Directors, Providers, Senior Managers, and other

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personnel verbally, electronically, or otherwise. Interact and communicate effectively with patients and families, including leading family meetings in end-of-life and hospice discussion. Attend staff meetings, promote departmental and organizational goals, and notify Medical Director-Clinical Services, per protocol when requesting time off. Clinic operations will be the responsibility of the Director of the department, or delegate. Non-patient contact time will be solely determined by the Medical Director, or delegate. Perform other duties as assigned. Be an active listener (make eye contact, validate) Assume a neutral position and suspend judgment of others Speak clearly and use understandable language (avoid medical jargon or slang) Answer all phone calls with a salutation, introduction and offer to assist (Good afternoon, Desert Oasis Healthcare or Family Hospice Care, this is (your name), how may I help you?) See the positive in situations and in others Qualifications As applicable, possession of State of CA RN license, Advanced Degree in Nursing/Advance Practice Nurse Certification, for Nurse Practitioners; or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Program as outlined in the California Code of Regulations and possession of unrestricted Physician Assistant license by the Medical Board of California, for Physician Assistants. Active DEA number. Comprehensive experience in primary care. Knowledge of Managed Care. At the discretion of

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management, this position has the potential to be a full or hybrid telecommuting position.

Physical Demands Sitting:

Approximately 70% of day.

Standing:

Approximately > 15% of day.

Walking:

Approximately > 15% of day.

Lifting:

0 - 20 lbs. (equipment, supplies) approximately >10% of day.

Bending:

Approximately >10% of day. Kneeling < 20%.

Hearing/Visual Acuity:

Adequate for use with computers, telephone and/or Blackberry. Approximately 50% of day.

Computer:

Highly technical work environment. Must be able to work minimum of 6 hours a day using keyboard, mouse and monitor.

Reaching:

Above head 75 degrees approximately 25% of day.

Hand grip dexterity:

Approximately 40% of day.