Jobs in Saint Albans, WV

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Work Location: St. Albans

Physical Requirements:

The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop and reach. The employee must frequently lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

Qualifications:

Hold an active Physician Assistant License issued by the West Virginia Board of Medicine and current Prescriptive Authority.

Basic Function:

Responsible for the provision of a full range of primary care health services, including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness in all age groups, preventive and well child care, minor surgical procedures and occasional medical emergencies. Physician Assistants are expected to manage all patients and conditions within the scope of their training.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive primary health care services.
• Perform assessment, including comprehensive physical exam and age-appropriate screening procedures. Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests. Perform waived and microscopy laboratory testing as indicated. Formulate diagnosis and develop treatment plan, including ordering and/or administering pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Facilitate patient education and participation in self-care. Implement systematic follow-up and evaluation of client status.
• Complete all appropriate documentation in a timely manner according to FamilyCare Policy.
• Consult with, collaborate with or refer to other medical providers as appropriate.
• Share after-hours telephone coverage with other Family Practice providers.
• Participate in research, educational activities and the teaching of students, if interested.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Attend clinical and staff meetings.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned.
• Observe all health and safety requirements.
• Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
• Participate in the continuous quality improvement activities of the organization.
• Perform work in a cost-effective manner.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Job Description Job Description Work Location: St.

Albans Physical Requirements: The employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop and reach.

The employee must frequently lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

Work Location: St.

Albans Physical Requirements: The employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop and reach.

The employee must frequently lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

Job SummaryProvides optimum assistance to physicians through the performance of a wide variety of health care services, such as patient care tasks, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic procedures.ResponsibilitiesThe Physician Assistant shall, under appropriate direction and supervision by a Physician, augment the Physician's data gathering abilities in order to assist the supervising Physician in reaching decisions and instituting care plans for the Physician's patients.

A Physician Assistant shall have, as a minimum, the knowledge and competency to perform the following functions and may under appropriate supervision perform them; this list is not intended to be specific of all-inclusive: Screen patients to determine need for medical attention.

Review patient records to determine health status.

Take a patient history.

Record pertinent patient data.

Make decisions regarding data gathering and appropriate management and treatments of patients being seen for the initial evaluation of a problem or the follow-up evaluation of a previously diagnosed and stabilized condition.

Prepare patient summaries.

Initiate requests for commonly performed initial laboratory and radiological studies.

Identify normal and abnormal findings in history, physical examination, and commonly performed laboratory studies.

Initiate appropriate evaluation and emergency management for emergency situations; i.e., cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, injuries, burns, hemorrhage.

Demonstrate a working knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical terminology and abbreviations.

Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.

Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesPatient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages.

Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.Competency StatementMust demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.Common Duties and Responsibilities(Essential duties common to all positions)1.

Maintain and document all applicable required education.2.

Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.3.

Comply with the company's attendance policy.4.

Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.5.

Perform work in a cost effective manner.6.

Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.7.

Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.8.

Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.9.

Perform related duties as assigned.Education ? Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program (Required) Per WVBOM, a person seeking licensure must demonstrate to the board's satisfaction that he or she: A) Obtained a baccalaureate or master's degree from an accredited program of instruction for physician assistants;B) Prior to July 1, 1994, graduated from an approved program of instruction in primary health care or surgery; or(C) Prior to July 1, 1983, was certified by the Board of Medicine as a physician assistant then classified as Type B;Credentials ? Physician Assistant, Licensed (Required) ? Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required) Within 1 year of hireWithin 1 year of hire? Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hireWithin 30 days of hireWork Schedule: DaysStatus: Full Time RegularLocation: General-MSOBLocation of Job: US:WV:CharlestonTalent Acquisition Specialist: Anita J.

Ferguson

Job Title: Physicians Assistant

Position Class: Exempt

Supervision Received: Chief Medical Officer

Supervision Exercised: N/A

Salary Range: $105,000 to $120,000 (Based on experience)

Cabin Creek Health Systems (CCHS) is looking for a Physician?s Assistant to join our Medical Team. We offer flexible hours and excellent fringe benefits.

Examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility. Typical job duties include taking patient histories, performing or requesting diagnostic tests, making diagnoses, prescribing treatment, administering vaccinations and performing follow-up examinations, as well as educating patients in disease prevention and health maintenance. Additional duties include preparing medical records, clinical reports and correspondences. Commit to train future family physicians to deliver quality health services to patients of diverse cultural, ethnic and economic backgrounds. You will teach the residents to treat all patients with dignity regardless of the patient?s background.

Responsibilities and Skills Required

• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
• Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
• Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
• Deliver babies.
• Operate on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems.
• Train residents, medical students, and other health care professionals.
• Prepare government or organizational reports which include birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.
• Provide quality care to patients according to clinical medical protocols and funding source guidelines;
• Initiate an appropriate assessment of patient's health status, ranging from focused to comprehensive, depending upon the setting;
• Provide and manage comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, common health problems, such as infections, influenza and pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses for patients of all ages;
• Provide prenatal care for uncomplicated OB patient;
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary;
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients;
• Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention and educate patients about preventative measures to avoid illness;
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work;
• Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary;
• Prescribe medication in accordance with West Virginia statue and professional practice guidelines;
• Immunize patients to protect them from preventable diseases;
• Participate in formulating, interpreting, implementing, and evaluating objectives, policies, and procedures;
• Assist with quality improvement activities as required and participates in Quality Assurance and Utilization Reviews;
• Perform diagnostic tests and procedures and therapeutic procedures, within the scope of practice, including but not limited to venipuncture; intradermal tests; intramuscular and subcutaneous injections; electro-cardiogram; application of dressings and bandages; administration of medications; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; auditory screening; visual screening; and aseptic techniques;
• Analyze accumulated health information and collects additional observational, interview, historical, physical examination, and diagnostic data, modifying treatment as appropriate;
• Have a working knowledge of ICD10, CPT and HCPCS coding and managed care, and be available for training as necessary;
• Maintain and complete patients health records or charts legibly, concisely and close it within 48 hours and/or by the end of serviced week;
• Participate in the on-call/Saturday rotation schedule as needed;
• Be flexible to work between different sites;
• Comply with the regulations and policies required of a Federally Qualified Health Center;
• Complete administrative assignments as requested by Medical Director and/or Clinic Manager;
• Report to the Medical Director;
• Perform other duties as assigned to support CCHS? Mission, Vision and Values.
• At CCHS, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of community engagement and support, a principle that guides not only our patient care but also our team dynamics. Our dedication to community focus is reflected in our collaborative and educational initiatives, which are designed to enrich both the professional growth of our employees and the learning experiences of future healthcare professionals. The employee is actively encouraged and expected to embrace opportunities to mentor and guide students from a diverse array of schools and programs in the forms of job shadowing and on-site instructional learning as part of a structured educational program.

Qualifications Required:

• Successful completion of an accredited Family Medicine Residency with 3 or more years of experience;

• Current D.E.A certificate;

• Previous experience in a hospital and/or clinic setting;

• Understanding of West Virginia mandated reporting laws;

• Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and communities;

• Keep up with CME requirements for West Virginia License and Board Certification.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Master?s Degree

• Experience working in Family Practice environment, community health experience preferred;

• Valid West Virginia State PA License.

Base Plus Plan- Employee Only- $5.36/Employee plus 1- $10.73 Family- $18.02

• VSP Vision: Employee Only- $1.90/ Employee plus 1- $8.79/Family- $17.20

All amounts are per pay period and we have 26 pay periods per year.

Optional Benefits

• Guardian: Short term Disability- Rate based on Employee Salary. Long term Disability- CCHS pays for this benefit.
• Guardian: Life Insurance, CCHS insures employee 2x annual salary up to $100k. Employee has option to take out life insurance on self, spouse and dependents.
• Guardian- Offers optional Accident, Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. Employee can cover themselves, spouse or entire family. Price depends on coverage and annual salary.
• Empower- Oversees CCHS 401k, Roth and Profit-Sharing Plan. Company puts in 6% each year into permanent employee?s accounts. Vested after 3 years. Employee can add money to their account through payroll deduction.
• Mass Mutual Whole Life Insurance.

Additional Benefits

• Paid training and 5 CME allowance
• Paid Professional Memberships
• Up to 12 paid sick days per year
• 8 paid national holidays
• Up to 64 hours of personal sick leave
• Up to 24 hours of Floating Holiday time available after first year of employment
• No evenings or weekends

The centerreserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the

business need arises. In compliance with EEOC 29 CFR part 1630, if the essential

functions of this position cannot be performed in a satisfactory manner by the employee,

further accommodations shall be made if it does not constitute undue hardships upon this organization.

CCHS is a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Physicians Assistant Position Class: Exempt Supervision Received: Chief Medical Officer Supervision Exercised: N/A Salary Range: $105,000 to $120,000 (Based on experience) Cabin Creek Health Systems (CCHS) is looking for a Physician?s Assistant to join our Medical Team.

We offer flexible hours and excellent fringe benefits.

Examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

The WellBe care model is a Physician Led Advanced Practice clinician driven geriatric care (care of older adults) team focused on the care of the frail, poly-chronic, elderly Medicare Advantage patients.

This population is typically underserved and very challenged with access to care.

To address these problems, we have elected to bring the care to the patient, instead of trying to bring the patient to the care.

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The West Virginia University Health System, the state?s largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements. Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System. Work Here. Thrive Here.

Additional Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY : The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of pediatric hospitalist patients, (including biological, social, and psychological assessments). The APP coordinates involvement of medical specialty teams necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient and reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care, performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and coordinates discharge planning (as applicable).

Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and the requirements of the professional licensing or certification authority and/or hospital privileges, where applicable. Such service may include but are not limited to.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master?s Degree in Nursing

2. National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers

3. Licensure, or eligibility for licensure, as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia.

4. American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the

department.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Pediatric and/or acute care experience preferred.

2. Eligible new graduates will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. ACPNP or PNP preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor?s Degree as Physician Assistant or Master ?s Degree as Physician Assistant required.

2. Graduate of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant (PA) training program required.

3. Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants required.

4. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine or WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine.

5. American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the

department.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Pediatric and/or acute care experience preferred.

2. Eligible new graduates will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Master?s level degree as Physician Assistant preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Manages comprehensive and individualized care for pediatric hospitalist patients and their families in the inpatient phase of hospitalization and immediate post discharge in the ambulatory setting.

2. Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre-procedure/evaluations.

3. Completes integrated assessments.

4. With the collaboration of pediatric faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate.

5. Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice.

6. Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in the evaluations of patients.

7. Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations (including but not limited to) child abuse screenings and documents findings in medical record.

8. Facilitates patient discharge by coordinating appropriate services and tests prior to discharge necessary for outpatient follow-up appointments in the clinic (as applicable).

9. Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for pediatric hospitalist patients, which includes teaching, medication reconciliation, discharge planning and necessary referral to other members of the health care team as necessary.

10. Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum of their educational experience and certification.

11. Identifies unstable or complex pediatric hospitalist patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the clinic and/or hospital setting.

12. Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care.

13. Evaluates pediatric hospitalist patients and serves as a coordinator for follow up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting (as applicable).

14. Assists in the collection of outcome measures (as applicable).

15. Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making by the identification, evaluation, and management of the individual needs of patients/families.

16. Demonstrates the ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner.

17. Bases decisions made/actions taken on the relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings.

18. Utilizes teaching/learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies in the provision of education to patients, families, and the community.

19. Promotes an environment that facilitates learning by responding to appropriate patient/family preferences, priorities, and readiness to learn.

20. Updates own knowledge base throughout the year.

21. Completes all identified clinical competencies.

22. Serves as a resource person for staff caring for the pediatric hospitalist patient.

23. Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area of expertise.

24. Participates in community programs, distribution of literature, as appropriate in area of expertise.

25. Documents the plan of care, interventions, and evaluations in a clear and concise manner for every patient visit in the patient?s medical record following approved hospital/UHA policies and compliance standards for documentation.

26. Collaborates with other leaders and staff to effectively achieve patient outcome-based improvements in care.

27. Provides leadership in the development and implantation of changes in the pediatric hospitalist practice that positively impact patient outcomes.

28. Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to facilitate creative problem solving and provide professional support.

29. Participates and initiates inter-disciplinary approaches to patient care, program development and education. Serves as a professional role model.

30. Promotes and practices innovation of the expanded role in the delivery of care to pediatric hospitalist patients and families throughout the inpatient hospitalization, and the ambulatory setting.

31. Participates and provides leadership for committees and task forces.

32. Documents hours and submits billing reports, as appropriate.

33. Reviews and interprets pediatric hospitalist data from sources such as patient registries, clinical and financial reports, length of stay, access to care, and cost per case reports and recommends/implements changes as necessary.

34. Participates in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator.

35. Assists pediatric Faculty, Administrators and Directors in the collection of outcome/quality measures.

36. Other duties/projects as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, and carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighting 40+ pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Working closely with others.

2. Protracted or irregular hours.

3. Working around biohazards.

4. Working around infectious diseases.

5. Working with or near the deceased.

6. Working with hands in water.

7. Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Proficiency with computers.

2. Strong communication skills.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

SMG System Medical Group

Cost Center:

8273 SMG Pediatrics Thomas

Address:

4605 Maccorkle Ave SW South Charleston West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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