Physician Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Reports to : Chief Medical Officer

Supervises : N / A

Salary Status : Exempt

Minimum Requirements :

• Graduate of NCCPA – and Board of Registration of Physician Associates - approved PA Program.
• Maintenance of Massachusetts PA Licensure.
• Maintenance of DEA registration and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration.
• Adherence to AAPA standards of fifty (50) hours Category I, and fifty (50) hours Category II CME every two (2) years.
• NCCPA Certification.
• Commitment to culturally competent medical care of a diverse ethnic population.
• BCLS required; ACLS encouraged.
• Ability to establish, and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and levels.
• Ability to provide high quality care in a high volume clinic setting.
• Demonstrate proficiency in assessment and delivery of family planning services to a diverse population.

Desirable :

Principle Responsibilities and Duties :

Working Conditions :

Long periods of standing or sitting.

Some bending, reaching and squatting

On-call coverage including ‘after hours’ and weekends is generally required; frequency depends upon need.

Potential exposure to patient blood and body fluids.

Prolonged periods of working on a computer viewing a monitor.

This position requires compliance with Caring Health Center’s compliance standards, including its Standards of Conduct, Compliance Program, and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the Physician Associate’s regular performance evaluation.