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Physician Assistant - Family Practice
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What they do
A Family or General Practitioner provides primary medical care for families and patients of all ages, including diagnosis, treatment and preventative care. Treats illnesses and helps patients to manage complex or chronic diseases. Works in a private practice or outpatient clinical setting. Works to meet the medical needs of communities that are less well served by hospitals.
$202,456 / year median in Pennsylvania
-1% projected decline
Job Description
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant in PA for a 120-day assignment starting Sep 28, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive in-home primary care to adult and geriatric patients, managing chronic and acute conditions, and coordinating care plans. Shifts are scheduled from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm daily. Responsibilities and Duties Provide in-home primary care to a panel of adult and geriatric patients Conduct comprehensive initial evaluations and routine follow-up visits Diagnose, treat, and manage chronic and acute conditions Perform medication management, reconciliation, and adjustments Develop and implement individualized care plans Coordinate care with NPs/PAs, nurses, social workers, and care coordinators Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic tests Deliver preventative care, including screenings and wellness visits Manage transitions of care, including hospital and SNF discharges Communicate with patients, families, and caregivers regarding care plans Address urgent patient needs and triage issues during assigned coverage periods
Additional Information Required Board Certifications:
Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine EMR:
Athenahealth Patient visits are typically 30 to 60 minutes Cases include comprehensive chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, CHF, COPD, kidney disease), geriatric care (frailty, fall risk, cognitive decline, dementia), post-hospital and post-SNF discharge follow-ups, medication management and polypharmacy optimization, acute low-acuity issues (infections, minor injuries, symptom flare-ups), preventative care, behavioral health overlap, and wound care management Benefits Strong compensation Travel-related expenses covered A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunitiesBenefits
- Dental Insurance