Physician Assistant - House Calls

Job Summary
Job Summary: The Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in house calls provides high-quality medical care to patients in their homes, particularly focusing on individuals with chronic illnesses, limited mobility, or barriers to accessing traditional healthcare. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, effective communication, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:

Patient Assessments: Perform thorough evaluations of patients’ health status, including physical examinations, health histories, and medication reviews during home visits.
Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnose medical conditions and develop personalized treatment plans, prescribing medications and therapies as appropriate.
Care Coordination: Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive and continuous care for patients.
Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on disease management, medication adherence, preventive care, and lifestyle changes to enhance health outcomes.
Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient encounters, treatment plans, and follow-up care in electronic health records.
Follow-Up Care: Schedule and conduct follow-up visits to monitor patients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
Emergency Management: Assess and address urgent medical needs during home visits, coordinating referrals and additional support when required.
Community Outreach: Engage in community health initiatives to promote awareness of home healthcare services and available resources.

Qualifications
Job Requirements:

Master’s Degree required
Active New York license as a Physician Assistant
Currently New York Controlled Substance and Drug Enforcement Registration
Master's degree
Graduate of an approved PA Program and a post-graduate training program in surgery or at least one-year equivalent work experience
Current Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Emergency Medicine / Family Practice/Acute Care
DOT, BLS, ACLS Preferred
Bilingual a plus - Spanish
Proven work experience as a physician assistant or nurse
Knowledge of EMR Systems preferred

Work Environment:

Primarily operates in patients’ homes, which may vary in condition and accessibility.
Requires travel within a designated geographic area, with flexibility to accommodate patient needs, including potential evening and weekend visits.
Collaborative work with a multidisciplinary team may occur remotely or in various healthcare settings.
Salary: $135,000-$200,000