Physician Assistant, Same Day - Primary Care - Princeton, MN

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Same Day Physician Assistant  to join our primary care practice at M Health Fairview Clinic – Princeton.  Join our thriving multi-specialty practice with onsite access to a robust group of specialty providers and services.

Practice Details:

• 17 provider primary care practice, including 6 FM with OB physicians.
• Patient encounters average 16-20 patients per day.
• 34 patient contact hours per week.
• Openings: 0.8 to 1.0 FTE - Flexible schedule
• As a Pioneer Accountable Care Organization (ACO), our physicians use a multidisciplinary team approach in managing clinical care.
• Fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (EPIC)

Responsibilities

• Systematically assesses patients’ health status, arrives at appropriate diagnosis(es), and implements care plan for effective clinical outcomes.
• Performs appropriate medical care within scope of practice as defined by practice agreement with the supervising physician.
• Considers thorough range of treatment/preventive options and arrives at a recommended course of action that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic, and attainable.
• Appropriately manages patient care and health status following initiation of treatment/preventive plan, and monitors and adjusts as warranted.
• Communicates effectively with patients and family so that they understand their diagnosis, treatment plans and need for follow-up care.
• 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.
• 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.
• Documents according to established guidelines to facilitate ongoing quality of care in a timely manner.
• Delegates direct and indirect patient care activities to appropriate personnel
• Responds appropriately to emergent situations.
• Maintains and improves skill level through participation in continuing medical education.
• Actively participates in clinical quality improvement initiatives.
• Reviews and follows-up on complaints and concerns about medical care.
• Takes actions to assure continuity of care for patients
• Contributes to effective and efficient practice management policies and practices that support patient access to medical care.
• Participates in access planning for the clinic site, ensuring appropriate amount of same day patient access
• Meets number of clinic patient contact hours as outlined in clinic policies
• Collaborates in establishing personal numbers of relative value units to be budgeted and achieves targeted goal
• Fulfills commitments for call assignments with clear communication and follows through on work initiated
• Supports appropriate billing for professional service through timely documentation and maintaining adequate knowledge of FVC billing policies and procedures
• Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines
• Assists with the preparation for JCAHO and other regulatory surveys
• Responds to telephone calls in a timely fashion.
• Manages patient care through appropriate use of available resources
• Appropriately prescribes and orders ancillary services
• Utilizes Fairview referral network appropriately
• Promotes the appropriate length of stay for patients
• Manages chronic health/disease conditions
• Provides leadership for clinic and community relations
• Serves as a resource to colleagues and support staff, enhancing quality of care
• Participates in the training, orientation, and evaluation of clinic support staff
• Regularly attends and actively participates in clinic staff meetings, MPOC or Physician/AP staff meetings
• Participates in appropriate committee structure
• Participates in community education and other professional activities to promote Fairview Health Services and the site

Onsite specialties:

• Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Podiatry, Sleep Medicine, Sports Medicine, General Surgery, Cardiology, ENT, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Pulmonology, Radiology, Rheumatology, Urology, and more.

Onsite services:

• Rehab services, counseling, audiology, diabetic education, pharmacy, medication therapy management, lab, x-ray, mammography, ultrasound, infusion therapy, and bone densitometry.

Community Information:

A true “best of both worlds”, Princeton is located just one hour north of the Twin Cities, and one hour south of some of the state's finest lakes and recreation areas-it is now at the expanding edge of the metropolitan area. Although a part of the fastest-growing region of state, Princeton and surrounding communities have retained their hometown charm, commitment to educational excellence and economic vitality as they meld the very best of city and country living.

• City of Princeton
• Explore Minnesota
• Greater – St. Paul Metro Area
• Minnesota Public Schools

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant training program. 
• BC/BE through NCCPA.
• Licensed or ability to obtain a PA license with prescriptive authority through the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.
• Ability to obtain and /or maintain DEA certification for the State of Minnesota.
• Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges (if required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience. 

$119,246 - $132,496 Annual *based on full time (1.0 FTE)