Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Family Practice in San Jose, CA

Physician Assistant | Family Practice
Location: San Jose, CA
Employer: WhiteCoat Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Primary Care Physician Assistant - PACE / Geriatric Care

Position Overview


Seeking a Primary Care Physician Assistant (PA) to provide comprehensive, community-based healthcare services to seniors through a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).


Under the direction of the Medical Director, the provider will collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team (IDT) to complete patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, coordinate healthcare services, and educate patients and their families.


This full-time position emphasizes holistic, value-based care, smaller patient caseloads, and long-term patient relationships that support seniors in continuing to live in their homes and communities.

Assignment Details

• Provider Type: Physician Assistant (PA)
• Specialty: Primary Care / Geriatric Care
• Practice Setting: Community-Based Primary Care / PACE Program
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Patient Population: Frail and Elderly Adults
• Care Model: Value-Based / Interdisciplinary Primary Care

Schedule

• Schedule Type: Full-Time
• Practice Setting: Community-Based Primary Care
• Patient Assessments: In-Person
• Patient Visits: Skilled Nursing Facility and Residential Visits as Needed
• On-Call Schedule: Rotating Night and Weekend Call Required

Patient Population

• Older Adults and Geriatric Patients
• Frail and Elderly Individuals
• Medicare and Medicaid Populations
• Seniors With Complex Medical and Social Needs
• Patients With Chronic Medical Conditions
• Patients Requiring Coordinated Long-Term Care

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide Continuous Medical Coverage to Program Participants
• Perform Comprehensive Initial, Semiannual, and Unscheduled In-Person Patient Assessments
• Collaborate With Physicians and Interdisciplinary Team Members to Develop Individualized Care Plans
• Oversee and Coordinate Comprehensive Patient Care Services
• Provide Patient and Family Education
• Coordinate Discharge Planning From Acute Care and Long-Term Care Settings
• Assist in Maintaining Patient Care in Skilled Nursing Facilities
• Conduct Residential and Skilled Nursing Facility Visits Based on Patient Needs
• Review Clinical Outcomes and Healthcare Utilization Data
• Evaluate Hospitalization Trends and Specialist Utilization
• Identify Opportunities to Improve Clinical Practices and Policies
• Collaborate With Therapists and Other Healthcare Professionals
• Participate in Rotating Night and Weekend Call Coverage

Required Clinical Skills

• Primary Care and Geriatric Patient Management
• Comprehensive In-Person Patient Assessments
• Chronic Care Management
• Complex Care Coordination
• Individualized Care Planning
• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Patient and Family Education
• Discharge Planning
• Skilled Nursing Facility Patient Management
• Residential Patient Care
• Healthcare Utilization Review
• Quality Improvement
• Value-Based Healthcare Delivery

Clinical Practice Details

• Community-Based Primary Care
• Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
• Interdisciplinary Team Approach
• Smaller Patient Caseload
• Long-Term Patient Relationships
• Comprehensive Geriatric Care
• Skilled Nursing Facility and Residential Visits
• Medical Director Oversight
• Rotating Night and Weekend Call

Clinical Environment / Support

• Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team
• Primary Care Physicians
• Medical Director Oversight
• Therapists and Allied Healthcare Professionals
• Community-Based Senior Care Services
• Skilled Nursing Facility Care Coordination
• Long-Term Care Support Services
• Collaborative Patient Care Planning

Requirements

• Graduation From an Accredited School of Nursing - Listed as Required
• Physician Assistant Certification - Required
• Active Applicable State Physician Assistant License - Required
• Prescriptive Authority - Required
• Active State Registered Nurse (RN) License - Listed as Required
• At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Primary Care or Geriatric Care - Required
• At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience Working With Frail or Elderly Populations - Required
• Current Knowledge of Chronic Care Management
• Current Knowledge of Geriatric Healthcare Issues and Best Practices
• Experience Caring for Seniors With Complex Medical Needs - Preferred
• Experience Caring for Medicare and Medicaid Populations - Preferred
• Ability to Perform Comprehensive In-Person Patient Assessments
• Ability to Collaborate With Physicians and Interdisciplinary Healthcare Teams
• Experience Developing and Managing Individualized Care Plans
• Experience Coordinating Discharge Planning
• Ability to Provide Care in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Residential Settings
• Willingness to Participate in Rotating Night and Weekend Call - Required

Submission Requirements

• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Physician Assistant Certification
• Active Applicable State Physician Assistant License
• Prescriptive Authority Documentation
• Registered Nurse License, if Applicable
• Documentation of Accredited Professional Education
• Minimum 2 Years of Experience With Frail or Elderly Populations
• Primary Care Clinical Experience
• Geriatric Medicine Experience
• Chronic Care Management Experience
• Medicare and Medicaid Patient Care Experience, if Applicable
• Interdisciplinary Care Team Experience
• Skilled Nursing Facility or Residential Care Experience
• Care Coordination and Discharge Planning Experience
• Confirmation of Willingness to Perform Facility and Residential Visits
• Confirmation of Availability for Rotating Night and Weekend Call

Credentialing Requirements

• Physician Assistant Certification - Required
• Applicable State Physician Assistant License - Required
• Prescriptive Authority - Required
• Minimum 2 Years of Experience Working With Frail or Elderly Populations - Required
• Knowledge of Chronic Care and Geriatric Best Practices - Required
• Participation in Rotating Night and Weekend Call - Required

Vaccination Requirements

• Proof of Vaccination or a Completed Vaccine Declination Form Required Before Employment
• Compliance With Applicable Infection Control and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standards - Required
• Compliance With Employee Vaccination Policies - Required

Equal Employment Opportunity


The employer is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.