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Physician Assistant - Orono Maine
Company: York County Community Action Plan
Location: Orono, Maine
Posted On: 05/17/2024
Nasson Health Care
A Division of York County Community Action Corp.
Nasson Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center with clinical sites in Springvale and Biddeford, Maine. We serve York County and neighboring communities through provision of fully integrated medical, dental and behavioral health care.
Physician Assistant
Nasson Health Care is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant to work collaboratively with a team of health and administrative professionals to provide comprehensive primary care to patients while utilizing the Patient-Centered Medical Home model of care delivery. The Physician Assistant:
- Provides direct clinical services in accordance with the highest standards of medical and nursing practices and in full accordance with health center policies and protocols.
- Assures access for continuity of care through appropriate referrals for sub-specialty and inpatient services and prompt follow-up of patients discharged from inpatient settings.
- Engages population health strategies to identify and address health needs among various segments of the primary care patient panel and makes optimal use of the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborates with other members of the practice team to mange the care of patients with high-risk and complex conditions.
- Actively engages in ongoing provider panel management activities; routinely scans patient records for gaps in care and takes steps to assure that appointments are scheduled and all indicated services are delivered.
- Fully embraces and carries out all applicable NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home standards and Federally Qualified Health Center requirements. Applicants must have a Master of science in physician assistant studies; an unrestricted Maine license to practice as an adult, family or pediatric Physician Assistant; as well as a U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency license. Qualifications include:
- A working knowledge of the core concepts of evidence-based practice, social and behavioral determinants of health, population-based care, integration of medical, behavioral health and dental care, and Meaningful Use of health information technology.
- Demonstrated respect for cultural diversity in serving patients and families and ability to apply critical thinking skills in performing patient assessment and care.
- Willingness to work some non-traditional hours and ability to travel between YCCAC/Nasson Health Care clinical sites. Nasson Health Care is an eligible site for the National Health Service Corps. Student Loan Repayment Program.
To be considered, please include a cover letter with your resume. Completed application packets may be reviewed upon receipt.
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