What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at MSH?
Summary:
The Clinical Physician Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical oversight for patients seen in the wellness centers providing wellness and anti-aging programs ensuring the delivery of white glove, concierge care to patients for these health and wellness programs offered by the physician practice in compliance with best practices. This position requires traveling between the Huntingdon Valley, PA wellness center and the Havertown, PA wellness center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintains strong knowledge of all existing and developing functional and integrative wellness therapies including, but not limited to BHRT, weight loss, sexual health, etc..
• Provides direct patient care by conducting consultations with clients/members/guests of the centers
• Provides direct patient care by conducting BHRT pellet insertions
• Assess/reassess patients scheduled for services and evaluate and response to care including but not limited to diagnosing and devising individualized treatments plans or recommending products/services based on patients/clients/members history, conditions, and concerns.
• Order and interpret labs (blood test, etc.).
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, inventory and schedules
• Utilize strong analytical and problem-solving skills to determine the best treatment approach.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, compassion, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Display self-motivation, team spirit and a positive attitude
• Schedule care in coordination with staff to meet the therapy needs of the patients.
• Complete and sign off on required paperwork (assessments, communication notes, orders, and other related paperwork) on the day-to-day services provided.
• Assists in the development of protocol and Plans of Treatment for new therapies added to company's s service line.
• Serves as a resource to all clinical staff.
• When needed, represents company to referring physicians in matters regarding both general and specific patient services.
• When necessary, travels throughout the AWC service area to ensure the adequate coverage of all scheduled patients.
• Provide consultation to Quality Assurance committee and to the administrative staff.
• Assist in the development and update of the patients' plan of treatment, to include transfer
and discharge planning when necessary.
• Recommend protocol changes, as necessary.
• Review the medical necessity and appropriateness of service plans in unique cases.
• Audit a sample of patient records to ensure that service plans and their delivery are consistent with policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends in the medical field and share this knowledge with members of nursing staff and senior leadership team.
• Assist in the development and delivery of educational programs relating to patient services.
• Provide guidance for all services in the provision of patient care on an as-needed consultative basis for problem resolution.
• Provide consultation with respect to quality improvement, medical trends, marketing, education, and related areas.
• Identify and evaluate present and potential needs of patients and the resources in relation to the community infusion programs.
• Make recommendations to patients for nutritional supplements as appropriate.
• Attend quality assurance meetings.
• Perform nursing functions as needed.
• Oversee the vitamin infusions being administered.
• Other duties may be assigned.
