Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant physician employment in Oregon : Are you looking to take back control of your work / life balance? Are you passionate about patient care? TeamHealth has the perfect opportunity for you. This full-time role will include patient care rounding Monday through Friday in skilled nursing facilities located in the Portland, Oregon, area. Enjoy autonomy over your practice and a lucrative salary. There is no primary night call or weekend call with the support of our in-house call group. When you join TeamHealth, you will gain the flexibility to set your own schedule and the opportunity to build a position that matches your ideal lifestyle and career goals.

• Key Responsibilities : *
• Perform primary care in a post-acute setting for short and long-term patients
• Manage chronic disease, diagnose illnesses and medical conditions, and implement a plan of care
• Order and interpret lab results
• Prescribe and monitor medications
• Consult with physicians and coordinate patient care with other healthcare practitioners
• Educate patients and their caregivers on coping skills to handle chronic and age-related conditions
• Build relationships with your patients, patients' family members, and facility staff to facilitate effective treatment delivery
• Promote healthy lifestyle changes
• Desired Attributes :  *
• Critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with the healthcare team
• Strong work ethic
• Adaptability and flexibility to address the fluctuations that occur during the aging process and with chronic illness
• Empathy, compassion, and ability to connect and engage with your senior patients or residents
• Requirements : *
• Post-acute care or primary care experience a plus, but not required
• New grads encouraged to apply
• Active and unrestricted Washington NP or PA license or application in process
• Active and unrestricted DEA or application in process
• Compensation and Benefits : *

Our compensation is a productivity-based model (Fee for Service) that offers you control to maximize your income potential.

Full-time clinicians are eligible for an excellent comprehensive benefits package to include 401(k) plan, health, dental and vision insurance, long and short-term disability, FSA, group term life insurance, Flex Time bank, and employee assistance program.

If you are looking to take back control of your work / life balance, are passionate about patient care, apply today to be considered for this fantastic role!

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Position Highlights :

• Flexible daily schedule working Monday through Friday
• Weekday telephone call requirements for your assigned facilities only
• Excellent comprehensive benefits package
• Uncapped earning potential
• Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• Leadership and growth opportunities to further your career
• Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME through TeamHealth Institute
• Stability of a respected industry leader
• Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness and referral program

Board Certified or Board Eligible Medical Doctor with or w / o US residency with current US work visa.