Physician Assistant
Reports to: Medical Director
Position Overview:
The Physician Assistant plays a vital role in tackling obesity challenges and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Reporting to the Medical Director, this position emphasizes evidence-based medical care, preventive medicine, and compassionate, patient-centered services.
Essential Job Functions:
- Obtain and review patient medical and psychosocial histories relevant to patient care.
- Conduct physical examinations in line with company guidelines.
- Order and review laboratory results, diagnostic procedures, and ECGs as required for optimal patient care.
- Provide preventive medicine counseling, program guidance, and education on products and supplements to maximize the safety and efficacy of our program.
- Adhere to prescription guidelines as per the collaborative agreement with the supervising physician.
- Review patient progress and manage patient care accordingly.
- Maintain all required documentation for patient care and medication management in the EMR, according to company standards.
- Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities, consulting as needed to ensure continuity of care.
- Conduct follow-up calls to patients to discuss progress and address concerns.
- Demonstrate personal learning and resourcefulness, seeking opportunities to enhance clinical knowledge and stay current on new healthcare industry developments.
Non-Essential Job Functions:
- Review Weight Tracker Report, Slipping Patients’ Report, assigned Key Performance Indicators (KPI), and other relevant clinical reports weekly to provide oversight and guidance to clinical staff.
- Serve as the company liaison for medical and clinical affairs at the location(s).
- Participate in ongoing training initiatives and act as the in-house trainer for medical staff.
- Seek opportunities to improve franchise clinical operations' efficiency, effectiveness, and capacity.
- Develop strategic recommendations to support patient experience improvement initiatives.
- Participate in the launch of new programs, services, and products, leading change effectively among clinic staff.
- Demonstrate strong project management skills and effectively develop and monitor project work plans.
- Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team.
- Model company values of collaboration, trust, innovation, and patient care.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as directed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Requirements:
- Certified Physician Assistant License (Required)
- DEA Certification (Preferred)
- Formal IV Training (Preferred)
- Previous credentialing with major insurance carriers (Preferred)
- Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred)
- Knowledge of Exercise Physiology (Preferred)
- Experience or knowledge in Hormone Replacement Therapy
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Will you accept part time hours?
Work Location: In person
