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  Req#: J264927

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  Job Description :

  JOB SUMMAR Y

  Position would require in-home visits (community based) and virtual visits.

  This job is an integral part of the care delivery system working together to provide a healing environment, by placing our customers first. The incumbent provides primary or acute healthcare services for acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

  ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform complete, detailed and accurate histories, review patient records and perform complete physical examinations.
  • Order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, gender and physical condition of the patient. Interpret and evaluate patient data to determine patient treatment plan.
  • Make medical diagnoses and institute appropriate therapy within applicable scope and standards of practice.
  • Appropriate understanding and timely documentation to support medical coding and billing.
  • Provide instructions and guidance regarding medical care matters to patients and/or family.
  • Record and report pertinent information in EMR and to attending physician of record.
  • Perform hospital rounds and document appropriate patient progress notes; accurately transcribe and execute specific orders at the direction of the attending physician of record.
  • Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures in acute patient situations such as cardiac arrest, hemorrhage, or shock.
  • Identify and inform the attending physician of record of all significant changes to the patient’s ongoing condition in a timely manner.
  • Maintain mandatory professional continuing education.
  • Active participant of medical education to student learners and professional staff, as supported by knowledge base.
  • Active participant in patient safety, quality improvement processes and patient engagement and satisfaction.
  • Maintain compliance with the medical staff office.
  • Maintain professional practice consistent with the organizational and advanced practice mission statements.
  • Specialty specific procedures and expectations as stated with privileging and job agreement.
  • Other duties as assigned or requested.

  EDUCATION

  Required

  • Graduate from an accredited PA program OR Graduate from a Nursing Approved Master’s or Post Master’s program

  Substitutions

  • None

  Preferred

  • None

  EXPERIENCE

  Required

  • 1-3 years department specific experience

  Preferred

  • Palliative or Geriatric experience

  LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

  Required

  • CPR Certification
  • Current Physician Assistant License OR Current RN license, CRNP license and Prescriptive Authority in the appropriate State based on work location

  Preferred

  • ACLS certification
  • DEA license

  SKILLS

  • Motivational interviewing competency
  • Advance care planning competency
  • Ability to work in a high performing team environment that requires flexibility
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office products

  Language (Other than English):

  None

  Travel Requirement:

  50% - 75%

  PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

  Position Type

  Office-based

  Teaches / trains others regularly

  Occasionally

  Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

  Occasionally

  Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

  Never

  Physical work site required

  Yes

  Lifting: up to 10 pounds

  Constantly

  Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

  Rarely

  Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

  Never

  Exposure to Blood, body fluids or tissue

  Occasionally

  Exposure to needles or sharps

  Occasionally

  Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
  
  Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
  
  As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
  
  Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

  Pay Range Minimum:

  $78,900.00

  Pay Range Maximum:

  $147,500.00

  Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

  Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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