Physician Assistant

Overview Physician Assistant (PA) – Bethlehem role at Senior LIFE PACE. Physician Solutions Group (PSG) is currently accepting candidates for a full-time PA in the Lehigh Valley area. As a member of the clinical team, the PA will bring advanced knowledge and a diverse skill set to assess the healthcare of chronically ill geriatric members, in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. The essential goal is to aid and empower members in maximizing their quality of life, ensuring they can live as independently as possible in their homes and their communities. Responsibilities Performing health histories and in-depth medical exams for new members, to determine preliminary Plans of Care Initiating, evaluating and reviewing medical orders, and identifying opportunities to improve care, when possible Carrying out various procedures and documenting all care and recommendations in writing for fellow interdisciplinary team members Ordering, interpreting and following up on lab tests and results Requesting consultations from medical and non-medical in-house and external providers, including physicians, therapists, dieticians, social workers and other specialists Educating staff, members, caregivers and families on essential care functions to ensure members have maximum independence at home and in centers Completing ongoing assessments to determine Plan of Care changes or improvements based on member feedback and medical evaluations About the role and environment This role is essential to the success of the LIFE Center, as this individual will work directly with all members of interdisciplinary teams to ensure care is innovative, effective and prompt, while being a hands-on participant in the direct success of this elderly population. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, a desire to work in a team-centric environment and the ability to teach and communicate medical and non-medical personnel and third-parties. Benefits Monday - Friday, Daylight Schedule No Evenings, Weekends, or Holidays Competitive Pay Comprehensive Benefits and 401k PTO and Paid Holidays Off Paid Medical Malpractice and CME Low Patient Load per Provider Collaborative Relationships Between Disciplines Employer PSG is the preferred provider of Senior LIFE. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr