Access Community Health Network
Physician Assistant - ACCESS West Chicago
Access Community Health Network, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Physician Assistant - ACCESS West Chicago
245 W Roosevelt Rd Ste 150, West Chicago, IL 60185, USA Overview
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We do not discriminate for any reason. We welcome talented individuals who believe in our mission, drive the organization forward, and recognize the positive impact they can bring to our communities. Provide the full scope of services which fall under provider’s field of training, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care, and electronic health record (EHR) maintenance, while following guidelines contained within the quality management, risk management, infection control, customer service and safety programs for Access Community Health Network. Compensation and Benefits
Compensation Package Productivity and Quality Bonuses Relocation Assistance Loan repayment through National Health Service Corps (NHSC) NHSC LRP: Up to $75,000 Full Time for 2 years NHSC SUD-W LRP: Up to $75,000 Full Time for 3 years NHSC LRP or SUD-W LRP: $5,000 award enhancement for clinicians who demonstrate Spanish-language proficiency HPSA Primary Care score 19 for ACCESS Health Centers ACCESS Westside, Madison and Sinai Health Centers have a HPSA Primary Care score of 21 232 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year & Paid Holidays 40 Hours of CME & $2,000 Reimbursement Malpractice liability provided by the Federal Torts Claims Act (FTCA) Flexible schedules and much more Clinical and Operational Duties
Obtains health history and performs physical examinations Diagnoses, treats, counsels, and coordinates care for each patient Reviews and updates problem list and longitudinal plan of care at every visit Meets documentation standards and completes all progress notes within 24 hours following the patient visit Fulfills on-call responsibilities in accordance with the schedule developed by ACCESS and responds to calls within 20 minutes Prescribe medication in accordance with Illinois statute and professional practice guidelines Performs all duties in conformity with the quality standards and clinical guidelines established by ACCESS Meets Meaningful Use standards as defined by using certified EHR technology to improve quality, safety, efficiency, and reduce health disparities; engage patients and families in their health care; improve care coordination; improve population and public health; while maintaining privacy and security Manages EHR In-Basket and responds to messages (e.g., lab results, refills, patient calls, patient messages, co-sign orders, co-sign charts, and open charts) within 72 hours Assures all clinical activities are accomplished according to acceptable guidelines for reimbursement Provides culturally competent care Recognizes patients’ families as an integral part of patients’ care Teams Ensures that patients’ and families’ needs are met and clinic policy is followed Encourage patients and families to voice questions and/or concerns Works with patients and their families to encourage care self-management Conducts patient education activities and document all instructions given; adjust presentation to individual understanding Utilizes printed health education materials as appropriate Works with care team and case management to provide coordinated delivery of case management services Ensures patients presenting with greater acuity are transferred appropriately Meets intensity of service and/or severity of illness admission criteria PCMH Requirements
Coordinates with health center staff to ensure patient needs are met Participates in health center huddles and meets scheduled health center times and productivity standards Assures patients are seen in a timely and clinically appropriate manner and involves health center employees in this process Assures care teams properly carry out effective treatment, education and clinical tasks in accordance with policy and procedure Provider Development
Participates in the orientation and training of staff as needed Ensures care team meets internal certification requirements for patient education and medication administration Participates in proficiency testing as required by ACCESS to ensure proper standards of care May function as a preceptor in teaching programs including medical residents, medical students, advanced practice nurse students and other allied health professions Adheres to HRSA and FTCA regulations Other duties as assigned Requirements/Preferences
Current professional Licenses to practice as a PA in the State of Illinois required. Maintain CME requirements Board Certification is required Obtain and maintain a collaborative agreement upon beginning of employment at ACCESS. Complete Practice Reviews, as required by ACCESS policy Obtain a DEA & Controlled Substance license upon beginning of employment at ACCESS Two (2) years of experience in primary care medicine in an outpatient setting preferred Knowledge of rules, regulations and standards relative to quality assurance, safety and infection control Electronic Health Records competency; EPIC knowledge preferred Cultural Competency; ability to address needs of patients in alignment with their culture Interpersonal Skills; ability to work with diverse populations of patients, colleagues and outside agencies Administrative and organizational skills Working Conditions and Equipment
Ability to concentrate and communicate in an environment with frequent interruptions Ability to stand, sit and walk for up to eight hours within Health Center environment Ability to lean and stretch in the context of patient examination Computer/laptop Other duties as assigned ACCESS is a Network of Federally Qualified Health Centers treating patients on the frontlines of community-based health care. Depending on the position applied for, candidates may be required to be vaccinated against communicable diseases and provide supporting documentation proving vaccination, or apply for religious and/or medical vaccination exemption as part of the application process. The pay range provided for this role represents the minimum to max range for this position. Actual compensation varies and will be determined based on a combination of factors including years of experience, educational background, market conditions, and available grant funding. 245 W Roosevelt Rd Ste 150, West Chicago, IL 60185, USA
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245 W Roosevelt Rd Ste 150, West Chicago, IL 60185, USA Overview
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We do not discriminate for any reason. We welcome talented individuals who believe in our mission, drive the organization forward, and recognize the positive impact they can bring to our communities. Provide the full scope of services which fall under provider’s field of training, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care, and electronic health record (EHR) maintenance, while following guidelines contained within the quality management, risk management, infection control, customer service and safety programs for Access Community Health Network. Compensation and Benefits
Compensation Package Productivity and Quality Bonuses Relocation Assistance Loan repayment through National Health Service Corps (NHSC) NHSC LRP: Up to $75,000 Full Time for 2 years NHSC SUD-W LRP: Up to $75,000 Full Time for 3 years NHSC LRP or SUD-W LRP: $5,000 award enhancement for clinicians who demonstrate Spanish-language proficiency HPSA Primary Care score 19 for ACCESS Health Centers ACCESS Westside, Madison and Sinai Health Centers have a HPSA Primary Care score of 21 232 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year & Paid Holidays 40 Hours of CME & $2,000 Reimbursement Malpractice liability provided by the Federal Torts Claims Act (FTCA) Flexible schedules and much more Clinical and Operational Duties
Obtains health history and performs physical examinations Diagnoses, treats, counsels, and coordinates care for each patient Reviews and updates problem list and longitudinal plan of care at every visit Meets documentation standards and completes all progress notes within 24 hours following the patient visit Fulfills on-call responsibilities in accordance with the schedule developed by ACCESS and responds to calls within 20 minutes Prescribe medication in accordance with Illinois statute and professional practice guidelines Performs all duties in conformity with the quality standards and clinical guidelines established by ACCESS Meets Meaningful Use standards as defined by using certified EHR technology to improve quality, safety, efficiency, and reduce health disparities; engage patients and families in their health care; improve care coordination; improve population and public health; while maintaining privacy and security Manages EHR In-Basket and responds to messages (e.g., lab results, refills, patient calls, patient messages, co-sign orders, co-sign charts, and open charts) within 72 hours Assures all clinical activities are accomplished according to acceptable guidelines for reimbursement Provides culturally competent care Recognizes patients’ families as an integral part of patients’ care Teams Ensures that patients’ and families’ needs are met and clinic policy is followed Encourage patients and families to voice questions and/or concerns Works with patients and their families to encourage care self-management Conducts patient education activities and document all instructions given; adjust presentation to individual understanding Utilizes printed health education materials as appropriate Works with care team and case management to provide coordinated delivery of case management services Ensures patients presenting with greater acuity are transferred appropriately Meets intensity of service and/or severity of illness admission criteria PCMH Requirements
Coordinates with health center staff to ensure patient needs are met Participates in health center huddles and meets scheduled health center times and productivity standards Assures patients are seen in a timely and clinically appropriate manner and involves health center employees in this process Assures care teams properly carry out effective treatment, education and clinical tasks in accordance with policy and procedure Provider Development
Participates in the orientation and training of staff as needed Ensures care team meets internal certification requirements for patient education and medication administration Participates in proficiency testing as required by ACCESS to ensure proper standards of care May function as a preceptor in teaching programs including medical residents, medical students, advanced practice nurse students and other allied health professions Adheres to HRSA and FTCA regulations Other duties as assigned Requirements/Preferences
Current professional Licenses to practice as a PA in the State of Illinois required. Maintain CME requirements Board Certification is required Obtain and maintain a collaborative agreement upon beginning of employment at ACCESS. Complete Practice Reviews, as required by ACCESS policy Obtain a DEA & Controlled Substance license upon beginning of employment at ACCESS Two (2) years of experience in primary care medicine in an outpatient setting preferred Knowledge of rules, regulations and standards relative to quality assurance, safety and infection control Electronic Health Records competency; EPIC knowledge preferred Cultural Competency; ability to address needs of patients in alignment with their culture Interpersonal Skills; ability to work with diverse populations of patients, colleagues and outside agencies Administrative and organizational skills Working Conditions and Equipment
Ability to concentrate and communicate in an environment with frequent interruptions Ability to stand, sit and walk for up to eight hours within Health Center environment Ability to lean and stretch in the context of patient examination Computer/laptop Other duties as assigned ACCESS is a Network of Federally Qualified Health Centers treating patients on the frontlines of community-based health care. Depending on the position applied for, candidates may be required to be vaccinated against communicable diseases and provide supporting documentation proving vaccination, or apply for religious and/or medical vaccination exemption as part of the application process. The pay range provided for this role represents the minimum to max range for this position. Actual compensation varies and will be determined based on a combination of factors including years of experience, educational background, market conditions, and available grant funding. 245 W Roosevelt Rd Ste 150, West Chicago, IL 60185, USA
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