Physician Assistant

Pine Park Health is a value-based primary care practice revolutionizing healthcare for senior living community residents. We empower seniors to get healthy, stay healthy, and lead lives they love through a care model designed with everyone in mind – patients, families, community staff, providers, and payers. Our approach brings healthcare directly to seniors' homes, offering prevention, screening, chronic condition management, lab work, and diagnostic testing in the comfort of their apartments. With weekly community visits, our teams provide consistent care while collaborating closely with facility staff to address comprehensive health needs. We've eliminated unnecessary barriers to urgent care through same/next‑day appointments, helping seniors avoid emergency rooms and hospitalizations where they risk exposure to additional health concerns. Today, over 185+ communities across Arizona, California, and Nevada trust Pine Park Health, and we’re rapidly expanding our reach and impact. If you’re mission-driven and passionate about transforming senior healthcare, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference! Welcome to GSC! At Geriatric Specialty Care of Reno, we’re expanding our model for caring for seniors that provides high-quality, comprehensive in‑home healthcare services to seniors all across Northern Nevada. From private residences and long‑term care to assisted living facilities, our team of nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, and care providers visit patients where they’re most comfortable—creating a seamless, convenient, and personalized process for seniors and their caretakers. The Opportunity The Physician Assistant is responsible for the diagnostic evaluation, management, and therapeutic health care of primary care patients of PPH in our Reno Clinic location as well as patients residing in assisted living communities, and residential care homes. Core Clinical Responsibilities Obtain history and physical on new patients Order/interpret diagnostic tests Diagnose and treat chronic conditions and episodic illness Perform Advance Care Planning Accurate and timely documentation in the EHR Coordinate with other members of the care team, both internal and external partners Additional Responsibilities Annual comprehensive health assessments in accordance with health plan partners and Medicare guidelines. Assessments may be done in the clinic or residential setting. Conduct health assessment, including past medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation, and physical exam. Review and discuss the need to close care gaps and quality measures. Perform/review standardized screening exams. Identify all existing medical conditions. Accurately and timely documentation of assessment and conditions to include quality MEAT Statements. Identify patients in need of chronic care management. Identify patients in need of pharmacy assistance. Document elements of Personal Prevention Plan and health issues to follow up with PCP. Ensure a safe and smooth transition of patients following an acute or skilled stay or ED visit. In‑home post‑acute visit including history and physical and medication reconciliation. Short‑term management of episodic illness related to acute or skilled admission. Care coordination with team members for the implementation of a safe discharge plan. Identify barriers/obstacles to safe, self‑management in the community and work with care team to overcome or identify alternatives. Qualifications Current Nevada PA license, credentialed with Medicare, Medicaid and health plans PPH is actively contracted with (Senior Care Plus, Prominence, OPTUM,) or the ability to be enrolled with any health plans. Minimum two years experience in specialty care area (Geriatrics) in private physician office, clinic setting or community-based program preferred. Demonstrates clinical competence including strong communication skills and medical knowledge. Remains current in licensure according to state regulation. Positively represents the practice by communicating to all visitors, patients and staff in an enthusiastic, friendly and professional manner. Provides a positive environment and experience with patients. Actively seeks out methods to support the practice, staff, patients and physicians. Participates in Continuing Medical Education as required by their governing board. Benefits Tailored For You and Your Family Quarterly performance bonuses to reward your contributions Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses 401(k) retirement plan to help secure your financial future PTO and Sick Time 6 weeks of paid parental leave for growing families Travel support with mileage reimbursement for community visits Company‑issued iPhone for seamless communication Monthly wellness allowance to support your physical and mental health Professional development funding to advance your clinical expertise and career goals Robust clinical support: dedicated RNs and Care Coordinators handle operational tasks, allowing you to focus on patient care #J-18808-Ljbffr Pine Park Health