Position: Part Time Physician Assistant - High Risk Program (OR License Required)
Location: Medford, OR
Remote Status: On-Site
Job Id: 593
# of Openings: 1
Job Title: Part Time Physician Assistant - High Risk Patients
Job Location: Medford, OR - must have OR license and live local to Medford, OR
Company Description: Greater Good Health is a fast‑growing organization delivering care to older adults in underserved communities, focusing on outcomes and quality.
The Role: Ideal candidates are collaborative, compassionate, and thrive in a supportive care team. The Physician Assistant will manage patients in an outpatient clinic, provide in‑home clinical support, prevent unnecessary acute care admissions, and optimize medical and psychosocial care.
What will you do as Physician Assistant at GGH?
- Assess patients' clinical problems and healthcare needs and provide clinical care and consultation.
- Perform an annual wellness exam for senior Medicare patients in a designated clinic or at their place of residence; obtain and record medical history, symptoms, and medication reconciliation.
- HCC coding, verification, and risk adjustment.
- Coordinate continuity of care, prevention and avoidance of complications, and close clinical treatment under the direction of the patient’s primary healthcare provider(s) and with other referral sources.
- Perform various tests and screenings.
- Provide counseling around discharge plans.
- Execute discharge plans and use critical thinking to build effective care plans during transitions after hospital discharge.
- Support patients and families with compassionate care.
- Contribute to an interdisciplinary team (IDT) model and attend regular IDT meetings with social workers, case managers, and other clinicians.
- Collaborate with the care team to ensure completion of holistic patient care.
- Travel within the Jackson County, OR area 5 days a week to provide home‑based care.
- Complete charts within 72 hours of visits; use EMR and/or portals for chart review and documentation.
- Cover for other APPs and Care Team Members when necessary.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA rules and regulations.
What will make you successful at GGH?
- Execute thoroughly in a fast‑paced environment while building best‑practice efficiencies.
- Build rapport with the aging population through effective redirection skills.
- Be detail‑oriented and thrive in routine work.
- Seek and apply feedback from the clinical and leadership team to improve coding and processes.
- Be comfortable with technology systems and commit to timely EMR documentation with deep understanding of Medicare HCC coding and managed care.
- Flexibly adapt to work schedule and setting as needed.
- Travel within a 35 mile radius of Jackson County, OR 5 days a week to provide care as business needs dictate.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Current board certified PA.
- 2+ years of clinical experience as a NP in Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Gerontology, or Palliative Care.
- Acute care experience with high‑risk patients (a plus).
- Home health experience (PA or RN) (a plus).
- Working knowledge of chronic care management and medication options.
- Current DEA licensure / Prescriptive Authority post‑hire.
- Active CPR/BLS Certification.
Perks and Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation Package: Competitive compensation to recognize contributions and ensure financial security.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare coverage including MED, dental, and vision, with FSAs and HSAs available.
- Paid Time Off and Parental Leave: Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave to support work‑life balance.
- 401K Program with Company Match: 401K with company match for retirement planning.
- Wellness Resources: Access to BetterHelp and monthly wellness reimbursement.
- Comprehensive Life and AD&D Coverage: Full‑premium coverage for Basic Life and AD&D for full‑time members and discounted supplemental life insurance.
- Voluntary Insurance Plans: Optional short‑term disability, critical illness, and accident plans for financial security during illness.
- License Reimbursements: Reimbursement for required licenses and certifications (DEA, Board, ALS/BLS, etc.).
- Learning & Development: Annual professional reimbursement for continued learning.
- Continuing Education Credits: CE credits through the GGH Institute, approved by the AANP.
- Collaborative Community: Dedicated care coordinators and MD advisors to foster professional growth.
- Malpractice Coverage: Professional liability insurance coverage.
Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? We encourage you to still consider applying because marginalized communities are less likely to apply if they don’t meet every qualification. Greater Good Health is dedicated to an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters belonging.
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