SPRINGFIELD, MA Caring Health Center
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Physician Assistant SPRINGFIELD, MA General Description: The Physicians
Associate is a mid-level provider who practices under the direction of a
supervising MD. The Physician Associate provides culturally sensitive
direct patient care to Caring Health Center patients and counseling to
their families. In addition, the Physician Associate participates in the
quality assurance, administrative tasks, general activities and
obligations of all health care providers at CHC. Minimum Requirements:
Graduate of NCCPA – and Board of Registration of Physician Assistants –
approved PA Program. Maintenance of Massachusetts PA Licensure.
Maintenance of DEA registration and Massachusetts Controlled Substance
Registration. Adherence to AAPA standards of fifty (50) hours Category
I, and fifty (50) hours Category II CME every two (2) years. NCCPA
Certification. Commitment to culturally competent medical care of a
diverse ethnic population. BCLS required; ACLS encouraged. Ability to
establish, and maintain effective working relationships with other staff
and levels. Ability to provide high quality care in a high volume clinic
setting. Demonstrate proficiency in assessment and delivery of family
planning services to a diverse population. Desirable: Fluency in
Spanish, Russian, or Vietnamese Special expertise in provision of health
care to undeserved, culturally diverse populations Principle
Responsibilities and Duties: Patient education. Health Care
Maintenance/Preventive Health Care. Diagnosis and treatment of acute and
chronic illness Emergent or timely consultative referral to in-house
physicians or outside specialist. Refugee assessments. After hours call
responsibilities with MD back-up Community outreach and education.
Participation in CHC organizational meetings, committees, and quality
assurance activities. Participation in MD/PA clinical reviews every two
months. Offers comprehensive clinical family planning services that
include prevention, personal health and treatment services, tailored to
the needs of the clients. Maintenance of confidentiality. Working
Conditions: Long periods of standing or sitting. Some bending, reaching
and squatting On-call coverage including “after hours”” and weekends is
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