Physician Assistant (PA)

Physician Assistant Jobs Stratford, Connecticut Bridgeport, Connecticut


Description

Healthcare Without Rival
Premise Health is the world's leading direct healthcare provider and one of the largest digital providers in the country, serving over 11 million eligible lives across more than 2,500 of the largest commercial and municipal employers in the U.S. Premise partners with its clients to offer fully connected care – in-person and in the digital environment. It operates more than 800 onsite and nearsite wellness centers in 45 states and Guam, delivering care through the Digital Wellness Center and onsite, nearsite, mobile, and event solutions.          
         
Premise delivers value by simplifying complexity and breaking down barriers to give diverse member populations access to convenient, integrated, high-quality care. We offer more than 30 products, delivering the breadth and depth of care required to serve organizations' total populations. The result is healthcare that meets the needs of members and their families, helping them live healthier while lowering costs for organizations. 
         
Premise offers a wide range of dynamic, purpose-driven career opportunities. We are currently looking for a Fulltime Physician Assistant to join our team in Stratford, CT.  This position comes with a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! 
         
Schedule: 
  • Great schedule! If you are tired of taking call and working on weekends there is no call, no weekends and no major holidays! 
  • Hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30am and 5:00pm, Friday 7:30am -4:00pm. 
  • There is an option to work 4-10's as well!            
  
  
About the role:      
This is a busy Occupational Health and Primary Care Health Center. We provide care to Adult patients only. An Occupational Health background is strongly preferred. If you have Emergency Room or Urgent Care experience that is a plus! If you are looking for a patient centered, talented team to partner with and opportunity for professional growth and development this is a one of a kind opportunity!      
      
Plans are implemented through independent action, health counseling, and collaboration with other members of the health team. The PA is responsible for clinical oversight and health center consultation regarding administration of health care policy and procedure of the delivery of on-site health services. The PA promotes optimum health, prevents illness and injury, and manages acute and chronic health problems in the on-site setting.
          
Essential Functions:           
  • Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of Physician
  • Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
  • Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, provides home-going instructions, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
  • Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, and health maintenance.
  • Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs
  • Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition. Provides written home-going instructions
  • Collaborates with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan as necessary
  • Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures
  • Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment
  • Maintains medical records using (In some health centers it may be using Electronic Medical Record software)
  • May require other duties as assigned.
    
Job Requirements:          
  • All state licenses/certifications to practice
  • Board of Pharmacy Prescribing License (if applicable, required in NV)
  • Current national certification (NCCPA required)
  • Degree from ARC-PA accredited program
  • Federal DEA license (matching each state of practice as applicable)
  • State Narcotic/Controlled Substance license if required in your state (Alabama, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, Puerto Rico) (New York ROPES registration)
  • CPR (BLS for the Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer or ACLS-the copy must include the front and back of card as applicable) Certification must include “hands on” evaluation of skills by the trainer/instructor. Total on-line courses will not be accepted. Course must also meet the American Heart Association (AHA) standards but need not be an AHA certificate.
    
Preferred Experience:     
  • At least three years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant in an ambulatory care, occupational health, family practice or emergency department setting 
    
Work-life balance is at the foundation of how decisions are made and where Premise is headed. We can only help people get, stay, and be well if we do the same for ourselves. In addition to competitive pay, Premise offers benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and vacation time, a company-sponsored wellness program, and much more our talent acquisition team will be happy to share with you.            
          
Premise Health is an equal opportunity employer; we value inclusion, and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.     
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