Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Overview Catholic Health is one of Long Island’s finest health and human services agencies. Our health system has over 16,000 employees, six acute care hospitals, three nursing homes, a home health service, hospice and a network of physician practices across the island. At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time. We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace! Job Details Position Summary: The Physician Assistant is an integral part of the delivery of health care and provides for primary care in many ambulatory settings through the CHS Physician Enterprise. The Physician Assistant provides patient care under the supervision of a qualified physician and is credentialed through the Medical Staff process. Duties include but are not limited to: obtaining a detailed medical history, performing a comprehensive physical examination, diagnosing medical problems, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, instituting appropriate medical treatment, ordering medications, performing invasive procedures, education and counseling of patients as credentialed. The PA should be able to perform all duties and responsibilities as outline in the job description for RN, LPN, and MA. Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical- Participates in and provides clinical care to patients through interview and observation, evaluation and assessment, intervention, planning and written documentation. Collaborates with and works under the supervision of the physician in the provision of patient care. Follows established policies for treatments and procedures. Greets and welcomes patients. Uses two (2) identifiers for patient identification (name and date of birth). Completes detailed history and physical examination on patients. Assesses patients for basic vital signs, chief complaints and purpose of visit and reviews charts for recent visits, chronic problems, recent and outstanding laboratory studies, and other information that would facilitate prompt and complete care. Provides telephone triage for patients requesting information or advice and assisting with and encouraging appointments when appropriate. Obtains additional data from patient/significant other, EKG/lab/ diagnostic test results and other historical data. Evaluates patient responses in relation to established goals and contributes to the revision of the plan of care. Writes appropriate orders, prescribes/renews prescriptions and provides patient education. Reviews laboratory findings and diagnostic testing for follow up, addressing critical findings in a timely manner. Assists with creating provider and practice level quality performance reports. Coordinates a wide range of self-management support and education to foster patient engagement and activation. Delivers interventions based on standard orders and established written protocols to improve the health of the patient population. Works collaboratively with members of the healthcare team to develop tools and interventions designed to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Prepares, administers and documents medications and vaccines. Collects, prepares and processes laboratory specimens for on-site and remote-site testing. Tracks and enters results in medical record. Performs quality control for waived testing and log maintenance. Performs, prepares for and assists with in-office procedures and diagnostic testing. Assists with the scheduling of procedures, referrals and specialty services and testing as needed. Maintains and uses principles of aseptic techniques and infection control when performing clinical duties and tasks. Demonstrates ability to critique own practice and accepts constructive feedback regarding performance. Pursues corrective action. Participates in team meetings/huddles to foster communication and provide feedback to providers, patients, families, pharmacies, vendors, etc. Aids in the orientation of new staff. May precept student clinicians. Participates in Hedis, GPRO, and other quality programs as needed Enters provider orders into the electronic record for provider review and signature Preforms AWV Patient counseling and instruction on health maintenance goals Practice Operations- In close partnership with health care team, assures smooth and efficient patient flow and clinical operation. Works with healthcare team to assure smooth and efficient patient flow and clinical operation. Works to create and maintain excellence in patient/family satisfaction, relationships and engagement. Responds to care questions or complaints for timely resolve. Provides documentation on unresolved issues voiced by patients and refers to appropriate party for resolution. Operates clinical equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions including safety and quality control checks. Checks care areas for malfunctioning equipment and general maintenance problems on a regular basis. Reports findings to appropriate person or arranges for repairs, as required. Ensures that blood/body fluids, biohazardous materials, needle containers and potentially infectious waste are appropriately disposed and removed from the clinical area according to infection control guidelines. Other related duties, as assigned Contributes to and consistently applies Catholic Health policies, procedures, and benefits to all customers and/or employees without discrimination. Employee conducts himself/herself in conformity with the HIPAA Compliance Program and applicable institutional policies and procedures for patient privacy. In addition, employee conducts himself/herself in conformity with the Catholic Health Security policies and procedures. Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position. Position Requirements and Qualifications Education: Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program* Licensure / Certification: Current NYS Physician Assistant license National certification PA-C maintained Maintains continuing education and log as required for certification and/or licensure. BCLS training and current certification required from: American Heart Association or American Red Cross. ACLS current certification where required. Skills: Ability to work with an Electronic Health Record, Practice Management and Scheduling systems. Excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral and written communication skills to enhance population -specific patient care, team collaboration and analytical problem solving. Detail oriented with ability to multitask and follow-through. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience as a Physician Assistant in a physician practice or ambulatory environment or previous related experience. Responsible for personal continuing education and development needs as required. Participates in professional meetings, educational course, or other training that improves knowledge and skills needed in fulfilling the duties of the position. Salary Range USD $67.00 - USD $84.00 /Hr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.