Physician Assistant - Obstetrics and Gynecology - Burnsville, MN

Responsibilities/Job Description:

Fairview Health Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physician Assistant to join our collaborative, multi-specialty team at M Health Fairview Women s Clinic Burnsville. This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive, full-scope outpatient Obstetrics and Gynecology care while working alongside an experienced team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered women s health services.

Practice Details:

• Join a team of 8 physicians and 1 Physician Assistant
• Average of 16-20 patients per day in clinic
• Full time: 1.0 FTE
• Established referral base of Fairview employed primary care and sub -specialty physicians
• 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

Community Information:

M Health Fairview Clinic Burnsville

Women's Health

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Training Program
• BC through the NCCPA
• Licensed through the MN 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)
• Minimum two years of experience.

Qualifications:

$119,030-$132,256 Annual *based on full time (1.0 FTE)