Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Position SummaryThis position provides an opportunity to operate with an independent nature and with a keen focus on quality care. In addition to clinic duties, as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with Agile you will sharpen your leadership skills by joining a medical team with expertise in occupational medicine, coaching back-office staff, educating nursing staff and students. At Agile, you can directly and positively affect change every day in patients lives. Schedule: PRN. Monday's are the primary need with occasional coverage other weekdays as needed. Clinic hours are Monday- Friday, 8am- 5pm.Compensation: Starting compensation range is $70.00-$85.00 hourly. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. ResponsibilitiesAssures personal compliance with licensing, certification, and accrediting bodiesEvaluates and treats occupational medicine patients in accordance with Agile's medical practice modelEstablishes and monitors appropriate level of care for center patientsCompletes all medical record documentation prior to end of shiftWorks with Center Medical Director to ensure operations are consistent with medical and professional standards of care and professional PA/NP associationRecommends potential growth opportunities for new or existing services within the CenterMeets with Medical Director or designate to discuss quality of patient care, review policies, procedures, outcomes reports, and recordsCalls client representatives following employee treatment for initial injury and/or at any significant change in statusIn the absence of Center Medical Director, provides guidance to other medical personnel and center colleaguesMasters use of clinical systems to ensure efficiency, excellent supportive documentation, appropriate and optimal coding levels, charge capture, and follow through on all patient care ordersEnsures compliance with individual State Practice Act, and Workers Compensation regulationsMaintains and cultivates relationships with center clients and payers while responding to requests within 24 hoursWorks with medical and clinical leadership to manage clinical and support staffing levels and proficiencies that will optimize patient satisfaction, workflows, and efficienciesFosters an environment of collaboration, professionalism, patient/colleague safety, quality care, continuous improvement and reward and recognitionPromotes center initiatives and workflows that are consistent with those in other centersThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Requirements Education/CredentialsGraduate of an accredited PA or NP program and an unrestricted California PA/NP license (or license in progress)Must meet all licensure requirements for the applicable state of practiceActive DEA registration requiredCurrent BLS and AED certification required; ACLS certification preferredNRCME (DOT Medical Examiner) certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hireJob-Related Skills/CompetenciesAbility to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutionsOutstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalismThe ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policiesMedicine knowledgeSystems evaluation knowledgeCustomer and personal service knowledge including needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfactionJudgment and decision makingCritical thinkingSpeaking to effectively convey information to supervisors, peers, or customersInstructing skills to teach othersDemonstrated knowledge of techniques and information needed to diagnose and treat human injuriesFosters a cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximize employee morale and productivityAbility to put patients first and enjoys treating patientsMust be a team player in a multidisciplinary environmentDemonstrates a value of all contributions to product and outcomeDisplays a professional, approachable, and selfless demeanor at all times both to external and internal clientsAgrees, supports, and commits to Agile s core practice standards and policies and proceduresAbility to display high degree of inspiration for team members to retain focus of providing highest levels of customer satisfactionWillingness to learn and continuously improve, to be audited, observed, and reviewed; is positively responsive to feedbackWorking knowledge of medical office administration and proceduresBasic computer skills, including emailPreferred experience with electronic medical record applicationWhy You Should Join Our TeamAgile Occupational Medicine is a leading occupational medicine group with a network of 41 centers dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to businesses and their employees across California and Yuma, Arizona. We specialize in ensuring the health and well-being of workers through a range of medical services, including work injury care and employer services.We are a rapidly growing organization with a fun and collaborative work environment. We are passionate about disrupting the world of occupational medicine, and we are committed to providing our customers and patients with the best possible experience.Agile Occupational Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Agile does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided upon qualifications, merit, and business need.