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Access Community Health Network

Physician Assistant - ACCESS West Chicago

Access Community Health Network, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview Access Community Health Network provides pay ranges. This range is provided by Access Community Health Network. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Compensation Base pay range:

$95,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

Benefits and compensation details include:

Compensation Package: Guaranteed Annual Base Salary; Productivity and Quality Bonuses; Relocation Assistance

Loan repayment potential 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 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

Comprehensive benefits package

232 hours of PTO per year & Paid Holidays

40 Hours of CME & $2,000 Reimbursement

Malpractice liability provided by the FTCA

100% Outpatient Practice

Flexible schedules

Clinical and Operational Duties include a broad range of responsibilities within General Clinical, Patient Support & Education, PCMH Requirements, and Provider Development domains as described below.

Clinical and Operational Duties

General Clinical

Obtains health history and performs physical examinations

Diagnoses, treats, counsels, and coordinates care for patients

Reviews and updates problem list and longitudinal plan of care at every visit

Meets documentation standards and completes progress notes within 24 hours of visit

On-call responsibilities with responses within 20 minutes as scheduled

Prescribe medication in accordance with Illinois statute and guidelines

Adhere to quality standards and clinical guidelines established by ACCESS

Meet Meaningful Use standards using certified EHR technology to improve care quality and coordination

Manage EHR In-Basket and respond to messages within 72 hours

Ensure clinical activities align with reimbursement guidelines

Patient Support & Education

Provide culturally competent care

Recognize families as part of the care team and meet patient/family needs

Encourage questions and patient self-management

Conduct patient education and document instructions

Coordinate with care team and case management to deliver integrated services

Transfer patients with greater acuity appropriately

PCMH Requirements

Coordinate with health center staff to meet patient needs

Participate in huddles, maintain productivity standards, and ensure timely visits

Engage front-line staff in care processes and ensure policy/conduct aligns with procedures

Provider Development

Participate in orientation and training of staff as needed

Ensure care team meets internal certification requirements and participates in proficiency testing

May serve as a preceptor for residents and students

Adhere to HRSA and FTCA regulations

Other duties as assigned

Requirements/Preferences

Current Professional Licenses to practice as a PA in Illinois; maintain CME requirements

Board Certification required

Collaborative agreement upon starting employment; complete Practice Reviews as required

DEA license and Controlled Substances license upon beginning employment

Two years of outpatient primary care experience preferred

Knowledge of quality, safety, and infection control standards

Electronic Health Records competency; EPIC knowledge preferred

Competencies/Behaviors

Cultural Competency and ability to serve diverse patient populations

Interpersonal and administrative/organizational skills

Working Conditions/Equipment

Clinical/Health Center environment with concentration and communication in interruptions

Position may require standing, sitting, and walking for extended periods

Computer/laptop and standard office equipment

ACCESS is a Network of Federally Qualified Health Centers. Depending on the position, candidates may be required to provide vaccination documentation or apply for exemptions as part of the application process.

The pay range shown represents the minimum to maximum for this position. Actual compensation varies based on experience, education, market conditions, and available grant funding.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

Hospitals, and Medical Practices

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