Experienced Physician Assistant
- Vision , Medical , Dental
- Full-Time
Description
THIS POSITION'S PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE AT OUR HERMITAGE, TN LOCATION
· See patients and synthesize information gathered from patients' histories, examinations, and diagnostic information to formulate a diagnosis and plan of treatment.
· Collaborate with physicians and ancillary personnel as appropriate to promote quality care for patients.
· Make referrals when appropriate
· Appropriately diagnose and manage neurologic illnesses, whether acute or chronic with attention to medical co-morbidities
· Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to patient education with regard to the procedures ordered (how to prepare, what to expect, how results are relayed, etc.)
· Prescribe medications (both controlled and non-controlled substances) based on efficacy, safety, and cost and formulary as legally authorized.
· Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illness, including, but not limited to lifestyle modifications, medication compliance, and treatment adherence.
· Establish a rapport with patients to alleviate any fears, doubts or concerns about their disease course and treatment.
· Education of patients regarding the team approach of MDs and NPs/PA-Cs at KCA when necessary
· Behave in a manner that does not undermine other providers that may have previously taken care of the patients you are managing.
· Completion of notes in a timely manner
· Sign off on documents in fax server, notify MD of results requiring urgent management
· Manage eRx requests and other prescription requests
· Complete Peer to peer calls and prior authorizations when needed
· Facilitate/Supervise complex order completion such as IVIG, IV Steroids, Lumbar Punctures
· Answer calls from answering service after hours from other providers/labs. (KCA does not take after-hours calls from patients. They may only call during regular business hours). Advise MD if necessary to close-out call.
· Maintain awareness of patient wait times and who is checked in and waiting; step in and help and or direct MA staff to keep schedule on time.
· Assist drawing up medications if this is needed to stay on time
· Be flexible and provide feedback necessary to support the company
Requirements
· Must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
· Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
· Licensed to practice as required by the state of TN
· A minimum of two years of experience as a certified physician assistant
· Neurological experience preferred, but PM&R, emergency medicine, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery or pain management experience is acceptable.
· Active TN Medicare number
· Active DEA number
· Experience with EHR systems. Training on our specific EHRs (AdvancedMD and Nexus) will be provided.
· Ability to learn to perform procedures, such as trigger point injections and occipital nerve blocks.
· Ability to understand, applies and supports practice policies, procedures, goals and standards.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
· Ability to handle difficult patients
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurances available
No inpatient duties
Salary: 85,000 - 110,000
Coffee/lunch provided most days
REQUIRED TESTING
Completion of a pre-employment test is required prior to interview.
Completion of a personality test is required prior to interview.
These tests will only be sent to candidates that we would like to interview.
Address
KCA Neurology
Hermitage, TNIndustry
Healthcare
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