Physician Assistant (PA) Geriatric Medicine

**Job Title: Physician Assistant for Geriatric Care**

**Job Description:** We are looking for a Physician Assistant to provide good medical care to older patients in the program.

**Your Duties:** - Work together with doctors to give primary medical care. -

Check and assess patients when they first join every six months once a year or whenever needed. -

Create and follow personalized care plans with the team.

- Treat patients who are sick and manage long-term health conditions

. - Provide preventive care like health screenings vaccinations and regular check-ups.

- Prescribe the right medications and therapies.

- Refer patients to specialists if needed.

- Help with planning for patients who are leaving care and transitions.

- Teach patients families and caregivers about their treatment and health management.

- Be an active member of a team that includes various healthcare professionals.

- Help create and improve healthcare policies and standards.

- Participate in staff training and education. - Keep accurate and compliant patient records.

- Be part of the on-call rotation. - Follow all rules and guidelines set by the organization.

**Qualifications:**

- Must have graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program

- Must have an active PA license in North Carolina or be willing to get one

- At least 2 years of experience as a Physician Assistant (preferably with elderly patients)

- Experience working with frail or elderly populations or be willing to take PACE training

Must have BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification

- Strong clinical skills and ability to make decisions independently

- Clean history with no malpractice or license issues

- Must have DEA Registration

Most recent NPDB Self Query Report (must be active and within the last 30 days)

Certification Requirements

• BLS
• Controlled Substance (CSR/CDS)
• DEA
• NCCPA

State License Requirements

• North Carolina

Additional License Requirements

• Compliance with state health requirements (e.g. NC Employee Medical Statement)

We look forward to your application!