Primary Care Physician Assistant PACE / Geriatric Care
Position Overview
Seeking a Primary Care Physician Assistant (PA) to provide comprehensive, community-based healthcare services to seniors through a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).
Under the direction of the Medical Director, the provider will collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team (IDT) to complete patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, coordinate healthcare services, and educate patients and their families.
This position emphasizes holistic, value-based care, smaller patient caseloads, and long-term patient relationships that support seniors in continuing to live in their homes and communities.
Compensation:
$120K-$150K USD with the possibility of sign on bonus
Assignment Details
Provider Type: Physician Assistant (PA)
Specialty: Primary Care / Geriatric Care
Practice Setting: Community-Based Primary Care / PACE Program
Position Type: Full-Time
Patient Population: Frail and Elderly Adults
Care Model: Value-Based / Interdisciplinary Primary Care
Schedule
Full-Time Position
Community-Based Primary Care
In-Person Patient Assessments
Skilled Nursing Facility and Residential Visits as Needed
Rotating Night and Weekend Call Required
Patient Population
Older Adults and Geriatric Patients
Frail and Elderly Individuals
Medicare and Medicaid Populations
Seniors With Complex Medical and Social Needs
Patients With Chronic Medical Conditions
Patients Requiring Coordinated Long-Term Care
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Continuous Medical Coverage to Program Participants
Perform Comprehensive Initial, Semiannual, and Unscheduled In-Person Patient Assessments
Collaborate With Physicians and Interdisciplinary Team Members to Develop Individualized Care Plans
Oversee and Coordinate Comprehensive Patient Care Services
Provide Patient and Family Education
Coordinate Discharge Planning From Acute Care and Long-Term Care Settings
Assist in Maintaining Patient Care in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Conduct Residential and Skilled Nursing Facility Visits Based on Patient Needs
Review Clinical Outcomes and Healthcare Utilization Data
Evaluate Hospitalization Trends and Specialist Utilization
Identify Opportunities to Improve Clinical Practices and Policies
Collaborate With Therapists and Other Healthcare Professionals
Participate in Rotating Night and Weekend Call Coverage
Required Clinical Skills
Primary Care and Geriatric Patient Management
Comprehensive In-Person Patient Assessments
Chronic Care Management
Complex Care Coordination
Individualized Care Planning
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Patient and Family Education
Discharge Planning
Skilled Nursing Facility Patient Management
Residential Patient Care
Healthcare Utilization Review
Quality Improvement
Value-Based Healthcare Delivery
Clinical Practice Details
Community-Based Primary Care
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Interdisciplinary Team Approach
Smaller Patient Caseload
Long-Term Patient Relationships
Comprehensive Geriatric Care
Skilled Nursing Facility and Residential Visits
Medical Director Oversight
Rotating Night and Weekend Call
Clinical Environment / Support
Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team
Primary Care Physicians
Medical Director Oversight
Therapists and Allied Healthcare Professionals
Community-Based Senior Care Services
Skilled Nursing Facility Care Coordination
Long-Term Care Support Services
Collaborative Patient Care Planning
Requirements
Graduation From an Accredited School of Nursing Listed as Required
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Certification Required
Prescriptive Authority Required
Active State Registered Nurse (RN) License Listed as Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience Working With Frail or Elderly Populations Required
Current Knowledge of Chronic Care Management
Current Knowledge of Geriatric Healthcare Issues and Best Practices
Experience Caring for Seniors With Complex Medical Needs Preferred
Experience Caring for Medicare and Medicaid Populations Preferred
Ability to Perform Comprehensive In-Person Patient Assessments
Ability to Collaborate With Physicians and Interdisciplinary Healthcare Teams
Experience Developing and Managing Individualized Care Plans
Experience Coordinating Discharge Planning
Ability to Provide Care in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Residential Settings
Reliable Means of Transportation Required
Willingness to Participate in Rotating Night and Weekend Call Required
Submission Requirements
Current Curriculum Vitae
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Certification
Active Applicable State Professional License
Prescriptive Authority Documentation
Registered Nurse License, if Applicable
Documentation of Accredited Professional Education
Minimum 2 Years of Experience With Frail or Elderly Populations
Primary Care Clinical Experience
Geriatric Medicine Experience
Chronic Care Management Experience
Medicare and Medicaid Patient Care Experience, if Applicable
Interdisciplinary Care Team Experience
Skilled Nursing Facility or Residential Care Experience
Care Coordination and Discharge Planning Experience
Confirmation of Reliable Transportation
Confirmation of Willingness to Perform Facility and Residential Visits
Confirmation of Availability for Rotating Night and Weekend Call
Credentialing
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Certification Required
Applicable State Professional License Required
Prescriptive Authority Required
Minimum 2 Years of Experience Working With Frail or Elderly Populations Required
Knowledge of Chronic Care and Geriatric Best Practices Required
Reliable Transportation Required
Participation in Rotating Night and Weekend Call Required
Vaccination Requirements
Proof of Vaccination or a Completed Vaccine Declination Form Required Before Employment
Compliance With Applicable Infection Control and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standards Required
Compliance With Employee Vaccination Policies Required
Equal Employment Opportunity
The employer is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
