A primary care Physician Assistant position located in Chincoteague Island, Virginia, offering a Monday through Friday schedule with extended hours on Wednesdays. The role involves providing care to pediatric through geriatric patients in a hospital-privileged outpatient setting, with a focus on primary care. The position includes comprehensive support services such as credentialing, licensing, housing, and travel arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care services to pediatric to geriatric patients in an outpatient setting.
• Work Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with extended hours until 8 pm on Wednesdays.
• Maintain a schedule of 40 guaranteed hours per week.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to deliver patient-centered care.
• Manage patient assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans within scope of practice.
• Utilize hospital privileges to perform necessary procedures and interventions.
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in electronic health records.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Compensation

• Annual salary range from $135,000 to $150,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Additional income opportunities include relocation support and sign-on bonus.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement plan (401(k)).
• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• Complimentary housing and travel arrangements.
• Licensing fee coverage for new state licenses.
• First-day medical insurance and 401(k) plan.
• Credentialing and privileging assistance.

Shift & Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
• Extended hours until 8 pm on Wednesdays.
• 40 guaranteed hours per week.

Requirements

• 2 to 3 years of primary care experience.
• Ability to work with a pediatric to geriatric patient population.
• Current licensure and hospital privileges (or eligibility to obtain them).
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in electronic health records systems.
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
• Flexibility to work extended hours on Wednesdays.
• Valid state license to practice as a Physician Assistant.