Field Medicine Physician Assistant

POSITION TITLE: Field Medicine Physician Assistant

DEPARTMENT: General Medicine

REPORTS TO: Field Medicine Supervising Physician & Chief Medical Officer

STATUS: Part Time Contractor

HOURS: Part time, hours vary, evenings and Saturdays may be required, telephone calls may be required

Under the supervision of the Lead Physician and Chief Medical Officer, the Field Medicine Physician Assistant (FMPA) is responsible for providing comprehensive direct primary and urgent care to an ethnically and socially diverse patient population in accordance with protocols, policies, and procedures. The FMPA primarily provide these services to patients who are in homeless encampments, temporary housing, or shelters and they will ensure a high level of quality in delivery of patient services. The FMPA will provide direct patient care to patients at the Valley Community Healthcare clinic sites when not working at Field Medicine sites. In addition, the FMPA must provide leadership and supervision for other ancillary and support staff. The FMPA will also participate in specific clinic programs or initiatives as assigned. The FMPA will primarily provide these services to patients who are in homeless encampments, temporary housing, or shelters.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Duties):

1. Patient services: Ensures that patients/clients receive quality, timely, professional care in accordance with VCH’s mission and values and leads the care team by utilizing the Patient High-Quality Health Care for All The mission of Valley Community Healthcare is to improve the health and wellbeing of our community by providing high-quality comprehensive healthcare services regardless of ability to pay. We’re in this together Enhancing relationships with staff, businesses, foundations, and community leaders who share our vision of high-quality healthcare for all. We’re providers of patient-centered care Empowering patients to take responsibility for, and share in, decisions regarding their health status, forming a partnership between patient and healthcare provider. We’re forward-thinking, accountable leaders Assuring organizational viability through high standards of administrative and fiscal accountability while managing growth responsibly and strategically.
2. Compliance: Ensures services provided comply with regulatory agency requirements, contractual obligations and funding sources. Performs/supervises functions, duties and services in compliance with regulatory agencies, contractual obligations and funding sources such as CHDP, EWC, Medi-Cal, , Medicare (CMS). HCLA, MHLA, FPact, and Title X. Monitors and ensures compliance with clinical evidence based guidelines for adult and pediatric health care. Participates in the review, revision, and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure medical practices are in full compliance with regulatory requirements. Oversees the maintenance of records/documents in accordance with clinic policies and procedures, contractual obligations, regulations, and funding sources. Monitors strict adherence to: universal infection precautions as established by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention; Occupational Safety and Health Administration; DHS/OA; and clinic standards.
3. Administrative: Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives, Quality Assurance assessments, peer review processes, performance evaluations, and maintains confidentiality. Participates in team meetings and administrative tasks as assigned by Field Medicine Supervising Physicians, Lead Physicians, Associate Medical Director, or the Chief Medical Officer.