Physician Assistant - House Calls

Physician Assistant (PA) Specializing In House Calls

The Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in house calls provides high-quality medical care to patients in their homes, particularly focusing on individuals with chronic illnesses, limited mobility, or barriers to accessing traditional healthcare. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, effective communication, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities include:

• Patient Assessments: Perform thorough evaluations of patients' health status, including physical examinations, health histories, and medication reviews during home visits.
• Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnose medical conditions and develop personalized treatment plans, prescribing medications and therapies as appropriate.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive and continuous care for patients.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on disease management, medication adherence, preventive care, and lifestyle changes to enhance health outcomes.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient encounters, treatment plans, and follow-up care in electronic health records.
• Follow-Up Care: Schedule and conduct follow-up visits to monitor patients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Emergency Management: Assess and address urgent medical needs during home visits, coordinating referrals and additional support when required.
• Community Outreach: Engage in community health initiatives to promote awareness of home healthcare services and available resources.

Job Requirements:

• Master's Degree required
• Active New York license as a Physician Assistant
• Currently New York Controlled Substance and Drug Enforcement Registration
• Graduate of an approved PA Program and a post-graduate training program in surgery or at least one-year equivalent work experience
• Current Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Emergency Medicine / Family Practice/Acute Care
• DOT, BLS, ACLS Preferred
• Bilingual a plus - Spanish
• Proven work experience as a physician assistant or nurse
• Knowledge of EMR Systems preferred

Work Environment:

• Primarily operates in patients' homes, which may vary in condition and accessibility.
• Requires travel within a designated geographic area, with flexibility to accommodate patient needs, including potential evening and weekend visits.
• Collaborative work with a multidisciplinary team may occur remotely or in various healthcare settings.

Salary: $135,000-$200,000 (May include bonuses and incentives)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.