Physician Associate - Primary Care

Join Martin's Point Health Care

An innovative, not-for-profit health care organization offering care and coverage to the people of Maine and beyond. As a joined force of "people caring for people," Martin's Point employees are on a mission to transform our health care system while creating a healthier community. Martin's Point employees enjoy an organizational culture of trust and respect, where our values - taking care of ourselves and others, continuous learning, helping each other, and having fun - are brought to life every day. Join us and find out for yourself why Martin's Point has been certified as a "Great Place to Work" since 2015.

Position Summary

The Physician Associate works collaboratively with all members of the care team providing world class service to both the patients and staff of Martin's Point. Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32 #3270-A and Chapters 2 and 3 of the Rules of the Board of Registration in Medicine provide for Associates to physicians and surgeons if they work under the supervision of a licensed physician or doctor of osteopathy. The Associate must have graduated from a training program approved by the Board of Registration in Medicine or by the Board of Registration in Osteopathic Medicine, must be registered and certified by the board, and must be national certified eligible or have passed the national certified examination for the physician Associate. The scope of practice cannot exceed that delegated by the supervising physician or alternative supervising physician. The Associate's prescriptive practice is dictated by the scope of the supervisor's practice.

Key Outcomes

The Physician Associate generally does the following; within the scope of his/her supervisory/alternative supervisory physician:

• Elicits a detailed and accurate history, performs an appropriate physician examination, identifies problem and records and presents pertinent data in a meaningful manner. Creates a treatment plan and implements components including prescribing of medication.
• Performs or interprets, within scope of training, routine diagnostic studies, including routine laboratory procedures, common radiologic studies and electrocardiographic tracings.
• Within the limits of professional training and approved privileges, performs therapeutic procedures, including but not limited to, injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, incision and drainage of superficial infections, treatment of verrucae, follow-up of simple fractures, removal of splinters and simple laceration repairs.
• Instructs, counsels, and prescribes for patients regarding physical and mental health, including proper diet, disease prevention, therapy, normal growth and development, family planning, situational adjustments reactions, and other health care matters.
• Within the scope of approved privileges, and in consultation with the primary supervising physician, may assist in inpatient settings by performing patient rounds, recording patients' progress notes, determining and implementing therapeutic plans with the supervising of alternative supervising physician, and compiling and recording pertinent case summaries.
• Assists in the delivery of services to patients requiring continuing care in homes, nursing homes, and extended-care facilities, including reviewing and monitoring treatment and therapy plans.
• Performs independent evaluation and therapeutic procedures essential for appropriate response to life-threatening situations.
• Facilitates the appropriate referral of patients and maintains awareness of the community's health facilities, agencies and resources.
• Prescriptive practices for PA's under medical delegation includes prescribing and dispensing only drugs approved by the Board of Licensure in Medicine.
• Collaborate with physician supervisor to work within the appropriate delegation of medical tasks established in MPHC's Plan of Supervision.
• Provides care to patients in all Martin's Point Health Care facilities per most current contract agreements.
• Document capability and continued competency for privileges granted by the Medical Executive Committee.
• Participates in daily huddles and regular team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
• Performs other duties as requested or required by the Practice Medical Director.

Education/Experience

• Graduate of an accredited program by the Committee on Allied Health Education, which is sponsored by the American Medical Association and/or its equivalent doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Association.

Required License(s) and/or Certification(s)

• BLS Certified
• State licensed as a Physician Associate

Skills/Knowledge/Competencies (Behaviors)

• Knowledge of clinical theory, practice and medical care to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of physician Associates to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skill in taking medical history to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Martin's Point complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io

Do you have a question about careers at Martin's Point Health Care? Contact us at: View email address on click.appcast.io