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Greatergoodhealth lists this Part Time Physician Assistant - High Risk Program (OR License Required) opportunity in medford, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position
Part Time Physician Assistant – High Risk Program (OR License Required)
Location: Medford, OR (On‑Site)
Responsibilities
Assess patients' clinical problems and healthcare needs and provide clinical care and consultation
Perform annual wellness exams for senior Medicare patients in a designated clinic or at their place of residence. Obtain and record the patient's medical history and symptoms, including medication reconciliation
Handle HCC coding, verification, and risk adjustment
Coordinate continuity of care, prevention and avoidance of complications, and close clinical treatment and management under the direction of the patient's primary healthcare provider(s) and collaboration with other referral sources
Perform various tests and screenings
Counsel patients with education around their discharge plan
Execute the discharge plan and use critical thinking skills to build an effective care plan during a critical transition period after a hospital discharge
Support patients and their families, and provide compassionate care
Contribute to an interdisciplinary team (IDT) model and attend regular IDT meetings to collaborate with other healthcare professionals (social workers, case managers, and other clinicians) to ensure the holistic approach to the care plan is carried out
Collaborate with care team to ensure completion of holistic patient care
Travel within the Jackson County, OR area up to 5 days a week to provide home-based care to patients as needed
Complete charts within 72 hours of patients’ visits; platform access to EMR and/or portals will be provided for chart review and documentation
Cover for other APPs and Care Team Members when necessary
Maintain patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding medical records, abiding by all HIPAA rules and regulations
Provide care in outpatient clinic, in-home visits, or telehealth visits as required; home visits are limited to a 30‑mile radius of the employee's home region (Jackson County, OR)
Qualifications
Current board‑certified PA
At least 2 years of clinical experience as an NP in primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, gerontology, or palliative care
Acute care experience with high‑risk patients is a plus
Home health experience (PA or RN) is a plus
Working knowledge of chronic care management and various medication options
Current DEA licensure / prescriptive authority post‑hire
Active CPR/BLS certification
Desired Attributes
Ability to execute thoroughly in a fast‑paced work environment and continually build upon best practices for efficiency
Effective rapport building with the aging and elderly population
Detail‑oriented with a focus on routine work
Openness to feedback from the clinical and leadership team to strive for constant improvement with coding and processes
Comfort with technology systems and commitment to timely EMR documentation, with deep understanding of Medicare HCC coding and managed care
Flexible with work schedule and setting as needed
Ability to travel up to a 35‑mile radius within Jackson County, OR 5 days a week
Benefits
Competitive Compensation Package – recognition of valuable contributions and financial security
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits; flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts available
Paid time off and parental leave – including paid holidays and vacation time
401(k) program with company match
Wellness resources – access to BetterHelp and monthly wellness reimbursement
Comprehensive life and AD&D coverage – full‑premium coverage for full‑time team members; voluntary supplemental life insurance offered at discounted rate
Voluntary insurance plans – short‑term disability, critical illness, and accident plans
License reimbursements – DEA, license, board certification, and ALS/BLS
Learning & development – yearly professional reimbursement for continued learning and development
Continuing education credits – through GGH Institute, approved by AANP
Collaborative and supportive community – dedicated care coordinators and MD advisors
Malpractice coverage
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Worksite address
medford, OR, 97504, US
Who can apply
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