Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant at Waterfall Community Health Center

Job Description:

Latest job information from Waterfall Community Health Center for the position of Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant. If the Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant vacancy in North Bend matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Physician Assistant functions in a team and mission-based setting to deliver primary care. This includes health promotion/maintenance, counseling , education, assessment, acute/chronic care, and consultation/collaboration with supervising physicians , other health care professionals, and community resources. Exercises progressive levels of autonomy in day-to-day activities based on satisfactory job performance. To be successful, you should be kind, compassionate, and caring .

• We distinguish ourselves from other clinics by allowing our providers to set their own schedules based on what works best for their work-life balance as we are able.
• We set a maximum number of patients to be seen per week.
• Focus on providing high-quality care rather than on the number of patients seen per day.
• Flexible work schedule 5-8 s, 4-10 s
• Signing bonus
• Relocation Allowance
• CME Allowance Available
  

• Adheres to the spirit of Waterfall Community Health Center to remove barriers to care and our mission statement while performing assigned duties.
• Demonstrates the core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Partnership, and Collaborative Communication.
• Obtains and records client's health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment (including biological, social, and psychological needs) as part of a total physical examination.
• Demonstrates substantial knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques.
• Diagnoses, treats, and plans appropriate health care for clients in school-based health care, women's health care, family planning, and primary care as appropriate for specialty; refers clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required.
• Provides and prescribes medications within the area of specialty.
• Performs laboratory procedures and interprets lab test results.
• Provides case management services for select clients.
• Ability to provide group, individual, and community education classes on birth control methods, sexually transmitted diseases, and other health concerns.
• Establishes and maintains client medical charts and other necessary records.
• Provides in-service education classes on assigned responsibilities for clinical staff.
• Proficient in the use of medical and laboratory equipment.
• Participate in Clinical Quality Improvement and Quality Management meetings and other meetings as requested by the supervisor and/or Senior Leadership Team.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, deal tactfully and patiently with clients, and maintain effective working relationships with other related agencies, professionals, and citizen groups.
• Promotes individual and organizational integrity by exhibiting ethical behavior to maintain high standards.
• Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional development to remain abreast with professional literature and current healthcare management trends and rules in FQCH regulation.
• Performs any other duties needed to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization s Values.
• Demonstrates skillful knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures, medical and lab equipment and testing procedures, and medication.
• Demonstrates skill in diagnostic procedures for diseases and the drug therapy needed for treatment.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing: Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies; a minimum of one year s experience is desirable. National certification in a specialty is preferred.
• Necessary special requirements: Licensed by the State of Oregon as a Physician Assistant, certified by the State of Oregon as a Physician Assistant, and Prescriptive privileges.
  
• Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; additional languages preferred.
• Ability to be credentialed with Medicaid, Medicare, private and other insurance.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with WCHC policies and HIPAA regulations.

Job Info:

• Company: Waterfall Community Health Center
• Position: Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant
• Work Location: North Bend
• Country: US

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