Physician Assistant
Washington, DC
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Location: Gerald Family Care
Position: Physician Assistant
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
About us: Gerald Family Care, PC is a family practice with locations in Washington, DC and Maryland. We are professional, engaging and collaborative.
Our work environment includes:
Modern office setting
Growth opportunities
Flexible working hours
Providing Quality Healthcare since 1974
Gerald Family Care is a value-based provider: through our contracts with payers, we aim to be rewarded for quality and outcomes, not volume. Our mission is to deliver quality care, improve outcomes, and reduce cost of care for both patients and payers. We interact with other health organizations to assist our team on closing care-gaps.
At Gerald Family Care we offer a full range of services for all family members. We are excited to provide the tools that will help our patients live a healthier and longer life. Our customer service skills help create a unique patient experience that is both personable and compassionate. We’d love for you to come join our family of dedicated healthcare professionals.
Position Summary: The Physician Assistant will provide total patient care under the direct supervision of a physician. The Physician Assistant will follow policies and procedures, established by the practice. The Physician Assistant will demonstrate subject matter expertise regarding medication, treatment, and standards of patient care.
Medical specialties: Primary Care
Schedule: 8-hour shift
Supplemental pay types: Bonus pays
License/Certification:
Medical License (Required)
DEA Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Essential Functions
- Evaluates and treats patients within practice parameters
- Order appropriate tests, treatment and provide counseling, as needed
- Review patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports
- Completes physical exams and records pertinent data in acceptable medical forms
- Makes medical diagnoses and institutes therapy or refers patient to the appropriate provider
- Obtains and interprets patient data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as needed
- Develops and implements action plan
- Provides instructions and guidance regarding medical care matters to patients
- Performs or assists with routine medical techniques and procedures
- Performs other jobs-related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of basic medical procedures
- Strong computer skills
- Strong understanding of the needs of underserved communities
- Good organizational skills and familiar with E-Clinical works is a plus
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients and medical staff
- Ability to comfortably perform and complete tasks in a timely manner
- Ability to follow the protocols and procedures established by the practice
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Please note this position is posted on behalf of our partner practices. This individual will be working at the specific practice that is mentioned in the above details and will not be a direct employee of Aledade, Inc. so will therefore not be eligible for the benefits available to Aledade employees.
