Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant

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 conduct patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, coordinate healthcare services, and educate patients and their families.

The position emphasizes holistic, value-based care, smaller patient caseloads, and long-term relationships that support seniors in remaining in their homes and communities.

Compensation: $110K-$140K USD with the possibility of sign on bonus

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

Full-Time Position Community-Based Patient Care In-Person Patient Assessments Skilled Nursing Facility and Residential Visits as Needed 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 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

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Certification Required

Prescriptive Authority Required

Active State Registered Nurse (RN) License Listed as 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

Reliable Means of Transportation Required

Willingness to Participate in Rotating Night and Weekend Call Required

Submission Requirements

Current Curriculum Vitae

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Certification

Active Applicable State Professional 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 Reliable Transportation

Confirmation of Willingness to Perform Facility and Residential Visits

Confirmation of Availability for Rotating Night and Weekend Call

Credentialing

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Certification Required Applicable State Professional 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 Reliable Transportation 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