Responsibilities/Job Description:
Fairview is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our primary care practice at M Health Fairview Clinic – Wyoming. Join a collaborative and growing practice with a supportive, experienced care team dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
Practice Details:
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Established primary care practice with a collaborative team-based environment
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Patient encounters average 18 patients per day
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1.0 FTE = 34 patient contact hours per week
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Openings: 0.8 to 1.0 FTE (Full Time) – flexible scheduling options
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Fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (EPIC)
Responsibilities
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Systematically assesses patients’ health status, arrives at appropriate diagnosis(es), and implements care plan for effective clinical outcomes.
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Performs appropriate medical care within scope of practice as defined by practice agreement with the supervising physician.
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Considers thorough range of treatment/preventive options and arrives at a recommended course of action that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable.
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Appropriately manages patient care and health status following initiation of treatment/preventive plan, and monitors and adjusts as warranted.
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Communicates effectively with patients and family so that they understand their diagnosis, treatment plans and need for follow-up care.
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Educates and encourages patients to become an active participant in their own health care related behavior and provides patient education materials for use in encouraging wellness.
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Seeks consultation and advise by providing adequate information to supervising physicians and communicates requests effectively, or responds to such requests from the referral source in a courteous, professional, and timely manner.
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Documents according to established guidelines to facilitate ongoing quality of care in a timely manner.
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Delegates direct and indirect patient care activities to appropriate personnel.
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Responds appropriately to emergent situations.
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Maintains and improves skill level through participation in continuing medical education.
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Actively participates in clinical quality improvement initiatives.
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Reviews and follows-up on complaints and concerns about medical care.
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Takes actions to assure continuity of care for patients.
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Contributes to effective and efficient practice management policies and practices that support patient access to medical care.
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Participates in access planning for the clinic site, ensuring appropriate amount of same day patient access.
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Meets number of clinic patient contact hours as outlined in clinic policies.
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Collaborates in establishing personal numbers of relative value units to be budgeted and achieves targeted goal.
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Fulfills commitments for call assignments with clear communication and follows through on work initiated.
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Supports appropriate billing for professional service through timely documentation and maintaining adequate knowledge of FVC billing policies and procedures.
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Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures and practice guidelines.
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Assists with the preparation for JCAHO and other regulatory surveys.
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Responds to telephone calls in a timely fashion. .
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Manages patient care through appropriate use of available resources.
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Appropriately prescribes and orders ancillary services.
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Utilizes Fairview referral network appropriately.
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Promotes the appropriate length of stay for patients.
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Manages chronic health/disease conditions.
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Provides leadership for clinic and community relations.
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Serves as a resource to colleagues and support staff, enhancing quality of care.
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Participates in the training, orientation, and evaluation of clinic support staff.
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Regularly attends and actively participates in clinic staff meetings, MPOC or Physician/AP staff meetings.
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Participates in appropriate committee structure.
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Participates in community education and other professional activities to promote Fairview Health Services and the site.
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Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
Community Information:
M Health Fairview Clinic - Wyoming | M Health Fairview. Wyoming, Minnesota is a close‑knit small town that offers a relaxed, rural‑suburban feel, strong community pride, and easy access to outdoor recreation and the northern Twin Cities area.
Wyoming, MN
https://www.greatermsp.org/
http://www.exploreminnesota.com
Required Qualifications
Qualifications:
$133,156 - $147,952 Annual *based on full time (1.0 FTE)
