The Kittitas Healthcare Clinic is seeking a Full-Time/Part-Time Physician Assistant.

Our medical clinic provides care to the medically underserved population in the state. Our mission is to provide quality primary medical care services for all residents, to have the ability to pay and assure that high quality services are provided at the lowest possible cost. We provide family practice, women's health, internal medicine, pediatric, behavioral health, and specialty services.


The Physician Assistant will provide primary care services in an outpatient clinic setting, and perform comprehensive medical assessment of patients and establish medical diagnosis for patients, both independently and in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Physician Assistant may indirectly supervise Medical Assistants, and address action items according to medical standards and clinic policies and procedures.

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a licensed physician, performs comprehensive medical assessment of patients with real or potential acute and/or chronic health problems to determine their physical, emotional and social status by taking a complete medical history; perform a physical examination, initiate screening and diagnostic procedures; evaluate results of clinical findings and laboratory tests; establish a medical diagnosis; report any abnormalities to a physician.
• Identifies and manages common illnesses and/or other health problems in an outpatient clinical setting; refers to problems or illnesses that require immediate medical attention to the appropriate practicing physician; assumes on-going responsibility for follow-ups.
• Plans a program of care, in collaboration with physicians, and/or other medical professionals as needed; orders appropriate treatments and prescribes/regulates medications per physician-agreed standards;
• Furnish medication under the supervision of a physician and in accordance with standardized procedures; monitors individual response(s) to medication; and educates individuals and their families as needed.
• Orders, evaluates, and interprets findings of a variety of diagnostic and laboratory tests which may include:
  x-rays, blood counts, chemistry panels, lipid panels, liver function tests, medical levels, EKG, etc.
• Reviews patient charts; records, documents, and maintains accurate records of assessments, evaluations, nursing/medical care administered, patient responses, and follow-up accurately and timely; utilizes the electronic health record systems according to protocol and procedures established by the appropriate agency.
• Teaches and counsels patients, parents or other family members regarding health maintenance in the area of specialization; teaches individuals and families information and skills necessary to maintain and improve health; advocates for the promotion of good physical health and disease prevention.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated patient care; coordinates and facilitates referrals to other health or social agencies.
• Performs and monitors therapeutic procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with legal standards and County regulations.

Thorough Knowledge of:

• Laws and regulations governing Physician Assistants;
• Laws and regulations and ethical standards governing medical treatment and medical records;
• Medicare and Medical regulations;
• Principles, practices and procedures used in the causes, diagnosis and treatment of common health problems related to the area of practice in an outpatient or clinic setting;
• Scope of responsibilities applicable under incumbent’s licensure.
• Medical laws and regulations and the ethics of patient care
• Principles of health maintenance and communicable disease prevention and management.
• Quality assurance and infection control practices and procedures.
• Medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology;

• Medications commonly used in family practice or clinical specialty including appropriate doses, indications, contraindications, side effects and adverse reactions.
• Diagnostic protocols; sterile techniques; and infection control; clinical significance of laboratory test results.
• Operations and care of medical equipment and instruments used in the area of specialty.
• Ethics and laws, under which medicine is practiced and governed and roles and responsibilities of allied health professions.
• Health care delivery systems, community resources and referral systems.

Requirements

• Training, education, and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities and required conditions of employment
  
  
• Bachelors Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

• Completion of approved Physician Assistant training program leading to licensure as a Physician Assistant issued by the Physician Assistant Committee of the Medical Board
  
  
• 2 to 3 years of experience as a Physician Assistant with demonstrated ability to provide the full scope of care for ambulatory patients, with little supervision in the areas of specialty.

• License to practice as a Physician’s Assistant issued by the Physician’s Assistants Committee of the Medical Board of the State

• Maintained a valid DEA number and registration.

• Within one year of appointment, must possess and maintain National Physician Assistant Certification.

Perks & Incentives:

- Sign-On Bonus Available!

- Competitive annual compensation: $160,000 - $200,000, coupled with comprehensive benefits.

- Job Flexibility: Full-time and part-time opportunities available.

- Employee discount privileges.

- Bonus potential based on performance.

Kittitas Healthcare Clinic is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize fostering an environment where each team member's contribution is recognized and valued.