Overview:
Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.
Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry.
We also provide nursing home support, care management services, and in-home medical services through our House Calls Division, Intention Health Care and facilitate smooth transitions between care settings including telehealth, in-person medical visits, and home care through Intention Health Care. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.
We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.
Job Summary:
Job Summary: The Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in house calls provides high-quality medical care to patients in their homes, particularly focusing on individuals with chronic illnesses, limited mobility, or barriers to accessing traditional healthcare. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, effective communication, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include:
- Patient Assessments: Perform thorough evaluations of patients’ health status, including physical examinations, health histories, and medication reviews during home visits.
- Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnose medical conditions and develop personalized treatment plans, prescribing medications and therapies as appropriate.
- Care Coordination: Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive and continuous care for patients.
- Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on disease management, medication adherence, preventive care, and lifestyle changes to enhance health outcomes.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient encounters, treatment plans, and follow-up care in electronic health records.
- Follow-Up Care: Schedule and conduct follow-up visits to monitor patients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Emergency Management: Assess and address urgent medical needs during home visits, coordinating referrals and additional support when required.
- Community Outreach: Engage in community health initiatives to promote awareness of home healthcare services and available resources.
Qualifications:
Job Requirements:
- Master’s Degree required
- Active New York license as a Physician Assistant
- Currently New York Controlled Substance and Drug Enforcement Registration
- Master's degree
- Graduate of an approved PA Program and a post-graduate training program in surgery or at least one-year equivalent work experience
- Current Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Emergency Medicine / Family Practice/Acute Care
- DOT, BLS, ACLS Preferred
- Bilingual a plus - Spanish
- Proven work experience as a physician assistant or nurse
- Knowledge of EMR Systems preferred
Work Environment:
- Primarily operates in patients’ homes, which may vary in condition and accessibility.
- Requires travel within a designated geographic area, with flexibility to accommodate patient needs, including potential evening and weekend visits.
- Collaborative work with a multidisciplinary team may occur remotely or in various healthcare settings.
Salary: $135,000-$200,000
(May include bouses and incentives)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.