Cypress Health Partners
Physician Assistant -Abbott Clinic Salinas, CA
Cypress Health Partners, Salinas, California, United States, 93901
SUMMARY
Responsible for providing primary and urgent care to a diverse patient population, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education, and counseling. Works under a Practice Agreement following established guidelines and within established scope of practice.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Demonstrates the ability to perform physical exams on all patients, neonate through the geriatric population.* Obtains and documents the patient's medical history. Identifies health risk factors.* Demonstrates the ability to diagnose and treat common acute illnesses.* Demonstrates the ability to diagnose and treat chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension.* Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.* Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.* Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, i.e., laboratory work, x-rays, EKG.* Provides well childcare; women's healthcare, prenatal care, family planning.* Demonstrates the ability to prescribe medications (see individual state laws) and non-pharmacological therapies based on the patient's diagnoses, health history and age.* Encourages positive health behaviors for the maintenance of health and the prevention of disease. This is done through education and counseling.* Always applies standardized care guidelines in clinical practice.* Provides patient and/or family with health education, counseling and referrals to other healthcare professionals and community resources when appropriate.* Assesses and documents patient and/or family psycho-social issues.* Treats patients and families with respect and dignity. Maintains high patient satisfaction scores.* Collaborates with physicians and other members of the health team to plan optimal care for the patient.* Works with the patient and family to formulate a patient treatment and education plan.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Provides follow-up care, determines the effectiveness of the treatment plan, reassesses and changes the plan as needed.* Documentation meets all standards and policies. Documentation includes all findings, interventions and results. Appropriately codes E&M at appropriate levels, without over or under coding. Completes and signs all documentation timely, usually at the point of service, but no later than the end of the shift.* Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.* Functions as a patient advocate.* Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.* Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.* Stays current with medical advancements, new technology, new drugs through continuing education classes, society meetings, professional journals, etc.* Attends all departmental, organizational, and medical staff committee meetings as appropriate.* Meets the organization's requirements for participation in government and private payer incentive programs, such as PQRS and Meaningful Use.* Completes patient charts following appropriate documentation guidelines in a timely manner.* Assists with the development and implementation of specific policies and procedures.
CREDENTIALS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences, etc.* Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.* Current Physician Assistant license from the California Physician Assistant Board* The scope of practice is related directly to the PA's supervising physician and California laws.* Current BCLS certification.* Registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Registration must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.* Basic computer knowledge. Ability to master efficient use of EMR.* Able to perform minor office surgeries, apply casts and splints, laceration repairs. (Training will be provided if needed)* Basic X-ray interpretation. (Training will be provided if needed)* Workers Comp experience preferred* Telemedicine evaluations for common minor injuries and illnesses.* Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.* Able to communicate effectively in Spanish is highly desirable.
Locations: On-site at Abbott Clinic in Salinas, CA
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
We will require you to prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.
Responsible for providing primary and urgent care to a diverse patient population, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education, and counseling. Works under a Practice Agreement following established guidelines and within established scope of practice.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Demonstrates the ability to perform physical exams on all patients, neonate through the geriatric population.* Obtains and documents the patient's medical history. Identifies health risk factors.* Demonstrates the ability to diagnose and treat common acute illnesses.* Demonstrates the ability to diagnose and treat chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension.* Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.* Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.* Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, i.e., laboratory work, x-rays, EKG.* Provides well childcare; women's healthcare, prenatal care, family planning.* Demonstrates the ability to prescribe medications (see individual state laws) and non-pharmacological therapies based on the patient's diagnoses, health history and age.* Encourages positive health behaviors for the maintenance of health and the prevention of disease. This is done through education and counseling.* Always applies standardized care guidelines in clinical practice.* Provides patient and/or family with health education, counseling and referrals to other healthcare professionals and community resources when appropriate.* Assesses and documents patient and/or family psycho-social issues.* Treats patients and families with respect and dignity. Maintains high patient satisfaction scores.* Collaborates with physicians and other members of the health team to plan optimal care for the patient.* Works with the patient and family to formulate a patient treatment and education plan.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Provides follow-up care, determines the effectiveness of the treatment plan, reassesses and changes the plan as needed.* Documentation meets all standards and policies. Documentation includes all findings, interventions and results. Appropriately codes E&M at appropriate levels, without over or under coding. Completes and signs all documentation timely, usually at the point of service, but no later than the end of the shift.* Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.* Functions as a patient advocate.* Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.* Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.* Stays current with medical advancements, new technology, new drugs through continuing education classes, society meetings, professional journals, etc.* Attends all departmental, organizational, and medical staff committee meetings as appropriate.* Meets the organization's requirements for participation in government and private payer incentive programs, such as PQRS and Meaningful Use.* Completes patient charts following appropriate documentation guidelines in a timely manner.* Assists with the development and implementation of specific policies and procedures.
CREDENTIALS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences, etc.* Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.* Current Physician Assistant license from the California Physician Assistant Board* The scope of practice is related directly to the PA's supervising physician and California laws.* Current BCLS certification.* Registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Registration must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.* Basic computer knowledge. Ability to master efficient use of EMR.* Able to perform minor office surgeries, apply casts and splints, laceration repairs. (Training will be provided if needed)* Basic X-ray interpretation. (Training will be provided if needed)* Workers Comp experience preferred* Telemedicine evaluations for common minor injuries and illnesses.* Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.* Able to communicate effectively in Spanish is highly desirable.
Locations: On-site at Abbott Clinic in Salinas, CA
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
We will require you to prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.