Physician Assistant

Description

 Advocare Grove Family Medical Associates in charming Haddonfield, NJ seeking a Physician’s Assistant with excellent qualifications to join our growing suburban practice. 

Seeking a Provider for Part-Time or Full-Time

Our practice has the benefits of a warm, family environment while being connected to the large Advocare network with excellent resources and benefits. Patients span all ages 16 and older. Strong commitment to promoting healthful living. Practice has outstanding reputation for caring concern for patients; our physicians maintain high standards and have been rated Top Docs over the years. All providers are Board Certified. Practice has been recognized as a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home.

· Outpatient responsibilities only

· Flexible / Stable hours: Full-time providers work four full days per week, with no weekends

· Competitive salary and benefits package

· Easy commute from Philadelphia on PATCO train Haddonfield Station

· Nearby are neighborhood parks and trails, as well as all the shops and cafes in historic Haddonfield

We are seeking a Physician’s Assistant (PA) to join our healthcare team. The PA is responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare. This includes providing general and preventive care, conducting physical examinations, diagnosing and treating illnesses, ordering and interpreting lab tests, and prescribing medications. The PA plays a vital role in all aspects of patient care, including evaluation, treatment planning, and consultation, while working collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care.

Advocare, LLC is a physician-owned partnership of leading pediatricians, family practitioners, and specialists in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. As a Physician’s Assistant at our office, you will enjoy strong clinical support and a warm, friendly staff. You will be an integral member of a mutually supportive and forward-thinking clinical team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

Benefits Available for Full-Time Providers:

· Multiple medical and prescription coverage options

· Dental and vision care plans

· Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), where applicable

· Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

· Voluntary critical illness, cancer, and accident insurance

· Voluntary hospital indemnity coverage

· Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance

· Voluntary term life insurance and AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)

· 401(k) retirement savings plan

· Paid time off (PTO)

· Commuter benefits

· Group auto and homeowners’ insurance discounts

Requirements

Physician’s Assistant Essential Functions:

· Performing physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses

· Administering and performing diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests

· Creating patient care plans and contributing to existing ones

· Detecting changes in patients' health and modifying treatment plans, as needed

· Educating and counseling patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care

· Facilitating the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g., admitting, transferring, and discharging patients

· Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.

· Planning and managing patient care according to the patient’s needs

· Ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulations including HIPPA, OSHA, etc.

· Actively maintaining knowledge of current medical research and trends

Physician’s Assistant Required Skills/Abilities:

· Proficiency with medical instruments and equipment required to perform your work

· Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare workers, and collaborate with team members

· Must be able to think critically, evaluate various options to treat a condition and then identify the one he or she decides will have the best outcome

· Maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced yet friendly environment

· Must be well organized and detail-oriented; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility

· Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion concerning health service records and information

Education and Experience:

· Board Certification as a Physician’s Assistant

· Strong educational background

· Experience working in primary care as a Physician’s Assistant (1-2 years minimum)