Urgent Care Physician Assistant at Legacy Health

Gresham, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

212.18

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Services, Surgical Services, Decision Making, Patient Care, Communication, Computer Skills, Acute Disease States, Chronic Disease States, Medication Administration, Physical Care, Basic Life Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Every day, patients look to the skilled professionals at Legacy to make their lives better. They seek care that is as compassionate as it is innovative. Our patients want to be involved in their healthcare decisions; they want to feel respected. If you strive to deliver this level of care, every day, you may be a perfect fit in our healthcare community. Responsibilities Under the direction of the PA’s Supervising Physician or Designated Agent, provides medical and surgical services to patients of the Urgent Care Clinic(s). Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of practice as a dependent medical practitioner. Regular Full-time Float Providers: Act as a fill-in for any gaps in the schedule, call outs, and/ or other coverage needs. Are “un-anchored” to a specific site or clinic (floating to any site within the regional market for Legacy/ GoHealth), but with a set template (working same days each week). Shall expect last minute changes to site location(s)/ assignments, since these are subject to daily fluctuations in patient volumes and/or absences of other staff that cannot be predicted and/or easily anticipated. Shall also reasonably expect more than one Legacy/ GoHealth clinic to require assistance throughout any single workday; therefore, travel between locations is also anticipated. Qualifications Education: Requires Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of a PA program accredited by any of the following accrediting bodies: Committee on Allied Health, Education Accreditation of the American Medical Association (CAHEA); Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); Accreditation Review Commission on the Education of the PA (ARC-PA). Experience: Minimum two years direct patient management experience in related setting, strongly preferred. Requires knowledge of professional medical practice and care to provide/evaluate patient care. Requires skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of medicine to provide ongoing patient care. Must have excellent communication skills, both verbally and written. Requires proficiency with basic computer skills, knowledge of acute and chronic disease states, administration and prescription of medications, and delivering physical care following a treatment plan. Licensure Current applicable state licensure to practice as a PA or ability to obtain licensure upon date of hire. Certification from the National Commission on Certification of PA’s. Current certification dependent upon specific position to include Basic Life Support (BLS). Pay Range USD $16.97 - USD $212.18 /Hr. Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant provides medical and surgical services to patients in Urgent Care Clinics under the direction of a Supervising Physician or Designated Agent. Regular full-time float providers must be prepared to act as fill-ins across various sites, expecting schedule changes and travel between locations.