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Physician Assistant (PA)
Location:
San Marcos, CA
Description:
Gary and Mary West Pace is rapidly growing and we need your amazing talent to join our team! Why Work for Gary and Mary West PACE? Because you desire work/life balance and have a passion to make a difference in the lives of North County seniors and their families!You will receive generous pay and a benefits program focused on your health and wellness that includes 10 paid holidays, 3 weeks of PTO, a 5% employer-match to our 403b retirement program, and no on-call time.Because we encourage professional development and support all staff to expand their skillset, providing an annual education allowance.You will be part of a distinct company culture where work feels like family and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team environment where you are appreciated and valued.Come do your best work where your contribution matters! About PACE Philanthropists Gary and Mary West founded West Health with the mission of enabling seniors to successfully age in place with access to high-quality, affordable health and support services that preserve and protect their dignity, quality of life, and independence. The Gary and Mary West PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly), affiliated with West Health (www.westhealth.org), is a new non-profit that delivers medical, social, and behavioral services to the frail elderly to the North County of San Diego. This PACE center will be entrepreneurial in nature and will focus on innovations and bringing new processes to the traditional PACE environment.We're looking for passionate healthcare providers who want to be part of a team dedicated to enable seniors to live in their communities as independently as possible by providing compassionate, comprehensive health and supportive care. One Team One Mission Position Summary :Under the supervision of the Medical Director and in collaboration with PACE Physicians and Community-Based PACE Physicians provides assessment, planning, primary care, and continuous medical coverage to PACE participants in an interdisciplinary team environment and in accordance with Gary and Mary West PACE (GMWP) standards. Essential Functions • Provide primary care and acute illness evaluation and treatment for participants in collaboration with PACE Physicians and Community-Based PACE Physicians• In collaboration with a physician, perform in-person comprehensive assessments (initial, semi-annual and unscheduled) on participants and coordinate with the IDT to develop a comprehensive care plan for each participant• Collaborate with physician(s) and IDT in discharge planning from acute or long term care settings• In consultation with the PACE Physician and/or Community-Based PACE Physician, refer participants to medical specialists as indicated• In collaboration with the PACE Physician and/or Community-Based PACE Physician, manage the care of participants in the nursing home, making regular visits as dictated by GMWP standards and participant need• Be an active member of the IDT communicating participant changes, collaborating on care planning decisions and coordinating 24-hour care delivery• Work collaboratively with PACE Physicians, Community-Based PACE Physicians and other members of the IDT to ensure effective care coordination• Participate in rotating night and weekend call• At the direction of the Medical Director, review outcomes and utilization data, including review of the necessity of hospitalizations and use of specialists; establish best practices with the Medical Director, and collaborate with clinical staff, PACE Physicians, Community-Based PACE Physicians, and IDT to make policy and procedural improvements to reduce unnecessary utilization and improve participant health• Protect privacy and maintain the confidentiality of all company procedures and information about employees, participants, and families• Follow GMWP policies and procedures and participate in any required QI activities, staff training, and meetings• Maintain professional licensure and certifications• Act only within the scope of practice Education and Certification :• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program• Physician Assistant State License• Certification as a Physician Assistant with prescriptive authority• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) training• Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance Skills & Experience • Minimum of 2 years working with the frail or elderly• Ability to build strong working relationships with other providers and the care team• Creative and enthusiastic commitment to the "triple aim" - dedication to improving the experience, health, and value for PACE participants• Current knowledge of chronic care/geriatric issues and best practices• Work well in a managed care environment with an interdisciplinary team (IDT)• Ability to process information accurately and timely• Excellent clinical, organizational, and communication skills in settings with frail, elderly participants, their families, and the IDT• Working knowledge of PACE regulations preferred Medical Clearance: Employees must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact. COVID-19 vaccination required.Job offers are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug screen, background check, and physical assessment. Gary and Mary West PACE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, military and veteran status, age, physical and mental disability, genetic characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation or any other considerations made unlawful by applicable state or local laws.
Company:
Gary And Mary West Pace
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPool
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