Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $97,200.00 - $131,700.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Flexible Schedule
Telehealth support
Job Description
WellBe is a pioneering healthcare organization dedicated to providing comprehensive geriatric care focused on the needs of frail, poly-chronic elderly Medicare Advantage patients. This population often faces significant barriers to accessing quality healthcare, and WellBe addresses these challenges by delivering care directly to the patients in their homes and throughout the entire continuum of care. This includes chronic and urgent care in home environments, hospital settings, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, palliative care, and support through end-of-life stages. As a Physician Led Advanced Practice clinician-driven team, WellBe partners with the patient’s primary care physicians to deliver concierge-level medical and social... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program
- 3-5 years physician assistant experience, no new graduates
- Prior healthcare experience of 2-3 years in related healthcare roles
- Active, unencumbered Physician Assistant license in West Virginia and residency in state
- Current board certification from NCCPA
- BLS certified with active NPI number as a PA
- CPR certification
- Active, unencumbered DEA licensure
- Preferred experience in home care, primary care, hospice, palliative care, or geriatrics
- Additional preferred experience with telehealth care delivery
- Valid driver's license, car insurance, access to a car, and willingness to drive
- Requires home visits to patients in various residential settings
- Proof of active auto insurance policy
- Ability to conduct in-home visits and operate telehealth platforms
- Proficiency with office software including EHR and scheduling tools
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and assist with transferring patients up to 50 lbs or more
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to drive locally up to 100%
- Ability to maintain fine motor skills and visual acuity
Job Qualifications
- Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program
- 3-5 years of physician assistant experience
- Prior healthcare experience in medical assistant, certified nursing assistant, EMT/paramedic, lab assistant, registered nurse, or similar roles
- Active and unencumbered Physician Assistant license in West Virginia
- Current board certification with NCCPA
- BLS certification and active NPI number as a PA
- CPR certification
- Active and unencumbered DEA licensure
- Experience in home care, primary care, hospice, palliative care, or geriatrics preferred
- Experience with telehealth care delivery preferred
- Valid driver's license and access to a car
- Effective verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, EHR, scheduling software, and telehealth platforms
Job Duties
- Practice the WellBe mission to help patients lead healthier, meaningful lives by delivering comprehensive care
- Conduct primarily in-home patient visits to support care needs
- Partner with other clinicians to manage health and wellbeing of homebound patients
- Engage attributed patients into the WellBe program and maintain patient engagement
- Facilitate decision-making by providing educational resources to staff, patients, and families
- Perform initial patient screenings and physical examinations, create assessments and plans, and complete documentation
- Address urgent care needs including transition of care visits
- Collaborate with community teams to complete full patient care assessments and plans
- Order, interpret, and analyze diagnostic tests and determine follow-up and treatment per state supervisory agreements
- Prescribe and manage medications and treatments including psychopharmacological agents per state law
- Update and verify accuracy of patient records at each appointment
- Deliver patient care and conduct regular patient reviews with supervising physicians
- Maintain high quality care standards while meeting company patient care metrics
- Focus clinical care to support documentation, coding, HEDIS measures, patient engagement, and cost management
- Serve as key resource for patients requiring ongoing care information, counseling, and guidance
- Utilize internal and external resources to meet patient needs, including behavioral health protocols
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and participate in team meetings
- Maintain active state licensure and national certification
- Deliver palliative and end-of-life care and facilitate family meetings to address complex dynamics
- Adhere to professional conduct standards and complete required documentation
- Perform other tasks as necessary to meet team goals
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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