Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Come join our “Family” and be part of providing healthcare In the Community…For the Community.

 
Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc. provides accessible and affordable health care with excellence…where patients come first. Regardless of an individual’s ability to pay or their insurance status, we believe that EVERYONE deserves access to quality health care.

 
As a nonprofit, federally qualified health center (FQHC), we strive to meet the needs of our community and breakdown barriers that prevent individuals from seeking health care. Our service offering includes primary medical care, behavioral health, pharmacy and dental services in an integrated model that provides a comprehensive approach to care for our patients.

 
Position Overview
Within established protocols and delegation of authority, the Physician Assistant at Harvest Family Health Center is responsible for promoting health, treating disease and establishing and maintaining individual treatment plans for patients of the practice.  This position reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer with possible clinical supervision from a physician of Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc. 

THIS POSITION OFFERS A 40-HOUR WORKWEEK, NO WEEKENDS, FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE, SIGN-ON BONUS, ON-CALL PAY, 12 PAID HOLIDAYS, BI-WEEKLY PAY, POTENTIAL FOR STATE/FEDERAL LOAN REPAYMENT.

Essential Tasks

• Participate in the development of the Center’s health care plan, based on need, resources, epidemiology and health behaviors of the targeted population.
• Reports to the CMO, any problems in the day-to-day clinical operations or the practice with the ability to adversely affect the quality of patient care.
• Works with the healthcare team to promote good public relations and cultivates cooperative relationships within the healthcare community.
• Follows established drug formulary in prescribing and adjusting medications according to therapeutic goals.
• Follows procedures established to maintain a system of comprehensive, accurate and timely problem oriented medical records.
• In the care of patients, obtains complete medical history, pertinent family and social history on all new clients.
• Routinely provide information and documentation that is sufficient to maximize reimbursement and minimize the risk of adverse audit outcomes.  Provide all necessary information required for Medicare, Medicaid and HMO Credentialing. 
• Prescribes and adjusts patient medications according to therapeutic goals. Document drug therapy in patient medical record, per established procedures. 

Experience and Education

• Graduate from an accredited program with credentialing through the Physician Assistant Association or American Nurses Association.
• Approval from the North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Demonstrated competence to perform the duties of an advanced practice healthcare provider.
• An active North Carolina License along with a DEA registration.  

Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 am – 5 pm
Thursday, 11 am - 8 pm
8-hour shift
Day shift 

 
Physical Requirements

• Individuals may need to sit or stand for long periods of time, occasional bending, stooping, lifting including of patients, reaching forwards and overhead.
• Possibly requires walking primarily on a level service for periods throughout the day.
• Both proper lifting techniques and frequent computer work are required.
• Must be able to travel freely in the local area; between clinics, hospitals, health departments, etc.

Benefits

• 401(k) and match
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Vision insurance
• Continuing Medical Education Allowance
• Professional dues and license fees 

Job Type
Full-time

 
License/Certification

• BLS Certification
• DEA Certification
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of North Carolina.  Board certification or eligibility in chosen specialty, if less than two years out of residency.  

Base Pay Overview
The starting pay for this position is $102,000.00.  Please keep in mind that actual salary will vary based on various factors such as qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the roles.