SUMMARY:
This position is primarily responsible for assisting in examination and treatment of patient.
- Provider must have an active, unrestricted license in the state of MA as a PA-C.
- Provider must have a DEA and MCSR at the time of application.
- Provider must be willing to obtain DOT certification.
- Provider must have and up to date ACLS and PALS certification at the time of application.
- Full time position is 36-42 hours/week and includes full time benefits package including an UpToDate membership.
- $75-$110 rate of hourly compensation for PA.
- Excellent training and clinical decision support from a Veteran Clinical Leadership team that provides bi-weekly cased based education and focuses on evidence-based medicine.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.
LOCATIONS:
Ten clinics in the Boston Metro Area: Attleboro, Back Bay, Bedford, Burlington, Chestnut Hill, Franklin, Medford, North Waltham, South Waltham, and Stoneham.
TEAM PLAYER:
· Arrive each day prepared to work at your appointed time
· Be prepared to leave at the end of the day only after patient care is completed.
· Attend staff meetings and offer suggestions. Listen to others with an open mind.
· Offer to help during down time.
· Reviews patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status.
· Elicits and records information about patient's medical history.
· Examines patients for symptoms or physical information.
· Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
· Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination, and diagnoses condition of patient.
· Administers or prescribes treatments.
· Determines and prescribes medication, dosage, and schedule given the patient's condition and allergies.
· Discusses any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patient.
· Utilize online resources to perform travel consultations.
· Be willing to obtain DOT medical examiner certification via online training and pass official examination.
· Be willing to learn and utilize EMR and tablet/laptop technology at the bedside.
· Prescribes and administers vaccinations to immunize patient from communicable diseases.
· Promotes health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
· Performs surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency.
· Refers patients to primary care physicians or medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for patient's well-being.
· Documents the patient's visit including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action.
· Follows up with patient regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases.
· Daily follow up on laboratory tests and X-Rays.
· Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage.
· Professional appearance
· Current CPR certification
· Understanding of the concepts of universal precautions, HIPAA and OSHA
· Team player who is equally comfortable working independently
· Warm, friendly attitude with excellent patient interaction skills
· Excellent verbal and communication skills, adaptable in different situations, possesses excellent
· Client interaction skills and able to multi-task
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft office and the internet.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously,
meet deadlines, and handle work-related stress is required.
Friendly, courteous, service-oriented, professional, outgoing, and customer service
oriented.
Remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
Detail oriented while maintaining an extremely positive attitude.
Must be able to work independently and productively with minimum supervision.
Recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve routine problems.
Team player with a "can do" attitude that can work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to establish and maintain professional atmosphere for employees, clients and
customers
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be able to work outside of regular business hours which may include evenings and weekends to meet customer requirements.
Travels as necessary to meet operational needs.
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human
injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $75.00 - $170.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 42 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- active and unrestricted license in the state of MA (Required)
- DEA (Required)
- MCSR (Required)
- active and up-to-date ACLS and PALS certification (Required)
- DOT certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
