Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

As a Home Visit APRN or PA, you will function as a day-to-day clinical leader, providing support and care during patient transitions from acute to home, directing the multidisciplinary team.

Some examples of tasks include :

• Perform 6-8 preventative visits daily to optimize chronic conditions, assess home environment, educate patients and caregivers, and develop proactive care plans.
• Perform timely new care visits and follow up care as needed in the home, while our focus is to avoid unnecessary ED transfers and hospital admissions.
• In situations where there is no existing PCP for the patient, assume responsibility as interim provider and drive care and continuity for patients.
• In situations where there is an existing PCP for the patient, help to co-manage the patient with the PCP and serve as an extension of clinical care into the home.
• Coordinate with other physicians across the continuum of care including PCP, hospitalist, and SNF providers to smooth transitions and prevent readmissions
• coordinate and offer medical direction to community-based organizations touching the lives of our patients, including housing and caregiver agencies, health plan contracted social work services, home health, adult day health centers, and behavioral health
• Other duties assigned or required

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Additional Notes

Spectrum Medical Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.