Physician Assistant - Hematology/Oncology

Responsibilities/Job Description:

Join a one-of-a-kind team caring for a truly unique patient population!

The Center for Bleeding and Clotting disorders is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary specialty clinic. In this role, you'll partner closely with hematologists and and experienced care team to provide comprehensive care for patients living with rare and complex bleeding and clotting disorders.

The Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders is part of a federally funded Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) network. This is an incredible opportunity to build expertise in a highly specialized field and connect with a national network of providers working in HTCs across the country who are dedicated to advancing care for this community. Our PAs contribute to comprehensive care plans, support patient education and management, and play a key role in delivering coordinated care within our HTC.

We're looking for someone who is organized, self-motivated, and eager to grow in a niche area of medicine. The ideal candidate enjoys working closely with a team, values strong patient relationships, and is excited about the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of the patients with rare disorders.

The Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders is located on the West Bank of the University of Minnesota and is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. We are closed on major holidays.

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
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA training program
• Current licensure with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Approved or eligible for prescriptive authority
• Meets threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileging

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of Physician Assistant experience in a specialty practice
• Participates in clinic/organizational committees as requested, i.e., MPOC provider meetings
• Computer and keyboarding skills
• Demonstrated leadership, teaching, evaluation, and communication skills

Qualifications:

$119,246.40- $172,244.80 Annual