Physician Assistant

JOB SUMMARY: Provides professional medical services in the care of all Redwood Coast PACE participants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides evaluation treatment and ongoing monitoring of episodic illness.
2. Refers participants to medical specialists as indicated with MD input.
3. Provides primary care to participants in a manner consistent with professional standards and regulation including providing visits in the residences of participants and performing telephone contacts with nursing home staff as required.
4. Participates as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Participates in daily morning meetings family meetings and clinical case conferences as needed consults with Registered Nurses and other team members as medical care issues arise and attends other team meetings when appropriate and possible.
5. Administers or orders diagnostic tests and interprets test results for deviations.
6. Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections immunizations EKGs and manages infections and aspirations.
7. Prescribes drugs according to licensed prescriptive authority. Dispenses supplies and works with the Interdisciplinary Team to recommend other treatments to aid in the management of acute and chronic health problems.
8. Instructs and counsels patients regarding participation with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
9. Establishes a collaborative relationship with other medical providers and specialists. Determines a need for consultation and assists in medical care treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
10. Documents and maintains patient records of services provided according to Redwood Coast PACE standards.
11. Participates actively in Redwood Coast PACE committees as appropriate.
12. Works closely with Redwood Coast PACE Medical Director (MD)/Primary Care Physician (PCP) and Registered Nurses to provide clinical care.
13. Participates in primary care program development and implementation as determined by Redwood Coast PACE needs.
14. Complies with safety policies and procedures including identifying and immediately reporting unsafe acts or conditions to the Director of Redwood Coast PACE. Takes necessary measures to ensure a safe environment for oneself co-workers contractors participants visitors and others.
15. Continually seeks better ways for delivering services and communicating with participants.
16. Demonstrates respect for and promotes participants rights including dignity self-determination access to care confidentiality and independence.
17. Understands the importance of community involvement and participates as appropriate in activities that link Redwood Coast PACE to the community.
18. Effectively collaborates with co-workers and contractors to meet Redwood Coast PACE goals and further success.
19. Complies with all policy and procedures of Redwood Coast PACE.
20. Demonstrates expertise in delivering comprehensive interdisciplinary geriatric care.
21. Makes home visits as needed in coordination with the Registered Nurses.
22. Provides on-call coverage after hours and weekends in collaboration with the Clinic medical team.
23. Serves as a supervisor to student interns and volunteers working within the professional discipline and program area. Participates actively in their training as a guide teacher and mentor.
24. Acts in a manner consistent with agency values.

EDUCATION &/or EXPERIENCE:

1. Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program.
2. Five (5) years of primary care experience with at least three (3) years of experience with a frail or elderly population.
3. Experience working as part of an Interdisciplinary Team preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

1. Physician Assistant license in California plus current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration Number.
2. Valid California Drivers License and personal auto liability insurance preferred. Personal vehicle in good driving/operating condition insured for State minimum liability requirements that can be used for the applicable job functions noted above.
3. Current BLS/ACLS within six (6) months of hire.

PRE-SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Requires clearance of a DOJ and FBI criminal history background check
2. Pre-employment physical and PPD skin test.
3. Requires Motor Vehicle Report verification to determine eligible driving record.
4. COVID-19 and Influenza (flu) vaccines preferred.

JOB SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

1. Medical knowledge and skills necessary to treat participants and manage complex medical situations.
2. Ability to comply with government regulations pertaining to patient care and to community clinics or Redwood Coast PACE.
3. Ability to provide care for the frail and elderly and interest in working with elderly and disabled adults to enhance and encourage their independence.
4. Knowledge and skills for the provision of direct participant care in the practice of primary health care.
5. Ability to work independently and within an Interdisciplinary Team.
6. Sound verbal and written communication skills to convey information effectively. Ability to communicate effectively and openly with other team members on participants status and needs.
7. Ability to maintain a positive attitude and balance in relationships with co-workers management participants and community contacts.
8. Ability to handle complex interpersonal and clinical situations through interactions that result in team building successful negotiation and conflict resolution.
9. Strong administrative and organizational skills.
10. Ability to complete duties within an agreed upon time frame and to adjust personal schedule as required. Adapts appropriately to change of priorities and workload.
11. Knowledge of the structure and function of community clinics or Redwood Coast PACE.
12. Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families.
13. Ability to incorporate an understanding of detailed requirements in action plans and implementation.
14. Basic knowledge of computers and web-based applications such as timekeeping training and email programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires the ability to stand or walk for extended periods assist patients with limited mobility and perform activities that may require bending reaching and light lifting. The role may involve transferring or supporting elderly patients during care as well as frequent use of hands and fingers for documentation operating medical equipment and performing clinical tasks. The position also requires sufficient visual and auditory acuity to observe patient conditions and respond effectively to health concerns.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed. They are not considered as an exhaustive list of all job tasks performed. The Humboldt Senior Resource Center and Redwood Coast PACE reserve the right to change job descriptions work hours or work sites as required by the program.

The Humboldt Senior Resource Center is a private non-profit multi-purpose senior center providing a continuum of social and health related services. The agency currently holds contracts with the California Department of Aging and Area 1 Agency on Aging.

The Humboldt Senior Resource Center is an equal opportunity employer. We will not unlawfully discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any terms or conditions of employment based on race color national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation age religion physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy breastfeeding gender identity marital status citizenship status military or veteran status genetic information or other basis protected by applicable federal or state law.