REGIONAL CLINICAL LEAD - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Regional Clinical Lead - Physician Assistant

Under the direction of the Regional Medical Director, the Regional Clinical Lead - Physician Assistant is responsible for the professional, clinical, organizational, and administrative aspects of providing high-quality medical care to participants across designated Diagnostic and Treatment Centers and other assigned care settings within a defined region. The role provides advanced practice and clinical leadership coverage based on operational and participant-care needs; supports continuity of site operations; and works collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, interdisciplinary teams, participants, and families to ensure coordinated, person-centered care.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide Physician Assistant and clinical leadership coverage across designated Diagnostic and Treatment Centers and other assigned care settings within the region, supporting a diverse adult and geriatric participant population.
• Travel regularly among assigned sites and adjust the primary work location based on operational, staffing, clinical, and participant-care needs.
• Support continuity of clinical operations across the region, including coverage for vacancies, leaves, scheduling gaps, increased participant volume, start-of-care activity, and other emerging needs.
• Direct the medical care and treatment of participants within the Physician Assistant's scope of practice and provide clinical oversight and support to members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Support the needs of site participants, including primary-care and community-based membership, and promote consistent standards of care across covered locations.
• Carry an assigned caseload as a primary care provider and participate in direct medical care in the Diagnostic and Treatment Center, participant residences, and other approved settings.
• Demonstrate clinical presence during start-of-care events and complete or support assessments and follow-up activities as assigned.
• Assess and manage participants with acute changes in condition in a timely manner through face-to-face or telemedicine visits, as appropriate.
• Conduct post-hospitalization and post-emergency-room follow-up visits within required timeframes, including medication reconciliation, treatment-plan development, and coordination with the primary care provider, specialists, and Interdisciplinary Team.
• Identify opportunities to improve the quality, cost, access, and utilization of care for participants across assigned sites and assist with implementing improvement actions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary activities, including case conferences, hospitalization reviews, care-planning meetings, family meetings, and Interdisciplinary Team meetings.
• Develop and participate in utilization review of medical services provided by the Interdisciplinary Team and Diagnostic and Treatment Center.
• Support the development, coordination, and oversight of ambulatory medical services across covered sites.
• Serve as a liaison with hospitals, nursing homes, specialists, community physicians, and other medical institutions to support semiannual care planning, referrals, transitions, and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with Regional Medical Directors, site leadership, physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams to promote consistent clinical practices and effective handoffs across assigned locations.
• Identify site-level clinical or operational concerns, communicate them promptly to the appropriate leader, and assist with corrective or improvement actions.
• Serve as a clinical resource for staff practicing in the Diagnostic and Treatment Center, including Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, and Medical Assistants.
• Facilitate medical education, in-service training, staff development, and clinical teaching for staff, trainees, and students as opportunities arise.
• Participate in the development and implementation of preventive health screening, immunization, quality-assurance, and professional community-outreach initiatives.
• Ensure clinical documentation is complete, accurate, coded appropriately, and entered in the electronic health record within required timeframes.
• Share relevant clinical and operational information with the receiving site or provider to support safe transitions and continuity of care.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of protected health information and comply with all HIPAA requirements.
• Practice only within the individual's authorized scope of practice.
• Meet the standardized competencies established by the PACE organization for this position before working independently.
• Serve as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Assigned Region: Manhattan/Bronx or Manhattan/Brooklyn. Multi-site regional role, the assigned worksite may vary based on operational and clinical needs.

Travel: Regular travel among designated locations is an essential function of the position

Weekly Hours: 40

Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
• Formal education, training, or equivalent experience in geriatrics or palliative care preferred.

Experience:

• Residency in Internal Medicine or Family Practice is required.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.
• No malpractice or loss of license at the DTC.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population. An individual with less than one (1) year of experience who meets all other requirements must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization upon hire.
• Experience providing clinical leadership, coordinating care across multiple locations, or supporting interdisciplinary teams preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and clinical communication skills.
• Strong clinical judgment, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet clinical, documentation, and operational deadlines across multiple locations.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.

License and Certification:

• Current, active, and unrestricted New York State Physician Assistant license required.
• Current DEA registration required.
• Current NCCPA board certification required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.

Additional Requirements:

• Be legally authorized and appropriately licensed, registered, or certified to perform the required functions in New York State.
• Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all required immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact.
• Maintain Medicaid and Medicare Provider IDs in good standing.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly among assigned locations within the designated region and to report to different sites based on operational need.

Language: Bilingual skills preferred, based on the needs of the assigned region.

Physical Requirement:

• Standing - Up to six (6) hours per day.
• Sitting/Stationary Positions - Up to six to eight (6-8) hours per day for consecutive periods.
• Lifting/Push/Pull - Up to 50 pounds of equipment, baggage, or supplies and the ability to assist or lift participants safely in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
• Bending/Squatting - Ability to bend or squat safely when caring for participants or using medical supplies and equipment.
• Stairs/Steps/Walking/Climbing - Ability to maneuver stairs, climb up or down, and walk to access work areas, including travel and walking among sites and other work locations throughout the day.
• Agility/Fine Motor Skills - Ability to operate equipment, devices, instruments, and tools, including typing and handling medical supplies and equipment.
• Sight/Visual Requirements - Ability to visually assess participants, read orders, and type or write documentation accurately.
• Audio, Hearing, and Language Motor Skills - Ability to listen attentively, accurately process and document information, and communicate clearly with participants, community members, providers, and colleagues.
• Cognitive Ability - Ability to demonstrate sound decision-making, judgment, reasoning, cognitive processing, and analysis in performing the essential functions of the position.

Disclaimer: Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, height, weight, or genetic information. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.