Functional Medicine Physician Assistant

Job Summary: The physician assistant is responsible for seeing patients for a variety of health conditions, utilizing the principles of functional medicine for diagnosis and determining treatment protocols, while working closely with providers, nurses, nutritionists, and administrative team.

Reports To:  Medical Director & Supervising Physician

Essential Functions / Position Responsibilities

• Effectively provide Functional Medicine clinical services to include assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and referral for initial patient appointments, follow up appointments and patient needs between appointments.
• Issue appropriate prescriptions, laboratory tests, and supplements as needed.
• Accurately and timely complete documentation of above clinical services in the electronic medical record
• Collaborates in multidisciplinary coordination of care, including counseling and education on health behaviors.
• Provides patient assessments and IV recommendations for Community IV Therapy Program
• Maintain clinical practice according to relevant national and state practice guidelines.
• Consults with Medical Director and Supervising Physician concerning continuous quality improvement measures.
• Actively participate in performance improvement activities, practice development and other duties which support the mission of the UltraWellness Center, on an as needed basis.
• Participates in Medical Staff, Clinical Rounds and Clinical Strategic Planning meetings.
• Adhere to HIPAA Privacy and Security regulations mandated by the Federal Health and Human Service Agency
• Contribute to www.ultrawellnesscenter.com by writing Case Study blogs and Expert Staff blogs.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and protocols set by practice management.
• Fulfill all practice contract obligations.
• Represent The UltraWellness Center in a professional manner within the local community and within any community you visit.

Required Experience and Skills

• Strong clinical knowledge base required.
• Be in alignment with Functional Medicine and our work at The UltraWellness Center
• Takes a solution-oriented approach to challenges/problems.
• Exemplifies a commitment to ensuring excellent customer service for patients.
• Responds to questions in a tactful and professional manner.
• Organized, systematic and detail oriented.
• Able to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced medical office.
• Work well in a collaborative team environment with little supervision.
• Have a high level of computer proficiency, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must possess strong typing skills.
• Experience with electronic medical records required.
• Current DEA and NPI Certificate of Registration.

 

Training and Educational Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Physician Assistant license to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Physician Assistant in medical practice.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Commitment to ongoing Functional Medicine knowledge/training.
• Certification from The Institute for Functional Medicine, preferred.

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