Physician Assistant

Position Purpose:

Provide the full scope of behavioral health care services which fall under his/her field of training, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventative care, and health maintenance. As a member of the RCBC team, be familiar with the goals and objectives of the clinic and work collaboratively to achieve them. Be cognizant of, and comply with, all clinic policies and procedures, as well as pertinent state and federal regulations. Provide continuity of care by providing coverage services when supervising physician(s) are not available.

Position Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree from an accredited program of instruction for physician assistants. Capable of independent assessment decisions in a behavioral health setting, in collaboration with supervising RCBC physician(s). Ability to obtain prescriptive authority with the West Virginia Board of Medicine.

Experience:

Experience within a behavioral health care environment preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

Certification by the West Virginia Board of Medicine as a Physician Assistant (PA-C). Current DEA, when required. Must be able to meet and maintain credentialing, privileging, and malpractice insurability requirements. Current CPR or BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, if appropriate. Maintain an active collaborative agreement with an appropriate RCBC physician when required by the West Virginia Board of Medicine or Chief Medical Officer of RCBC.

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer

Job Requirements:

• Provide continuity of care by providing coverage services when supervising physician(s) are not available
• Work within a collaborative agreement with supervising physician(s) for the initial employment period
• Examine patients and establish medical diagnoses by client history, physical exam, and other criteria
• Order, perform, and interpret lab, radiographic, and other diagnostic tests
• Identify, develop, implement, and evaluate a plan of care
• Prescribe medication in accordance with West Virginia statute and professional practice guidelines; when a written collaborative agreement is in place, follow mutually agreed upon written guidelines or protocols for prescriptive authority
• Perform minor surgical procedures (upon obtaining appropriate training and receiving clinical privileges)
• Arrange referral for patients requiring services not offered at RCBC
• Participate in quality assurance, medical staff, and other clinical meetings
• In conjunction with clinic physicians and other mid-level providers, participate in developing, executing, and periodically reviewing the clinic policies and services provided to patients
• Maintain medical records and insure they are completely and accurately documented in a timely manner
• Complete RCBC-required annual training through Relias
• Cooperate and comply with RCBC’s corporate compliance program
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job descriptions are not intended and do not create employment contracts. RCBC maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law. All job descriptions have been reviewed in an attempt to illustrate the jobs functions and basic duties, in addition to ‘peripheral tasks’ or that could generally be considered ‘other duties as assigned.’ In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities and requirements be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Requirements, experiences, qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities have been determined to illustrate the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position.

The Robert C. Byrd Clinic (RCBC) is a Rural Health Clinic accredited by the NCQA as a Patient-Centered Medical Home - Level 3. RCBC, located in historic Lewisburg, WV, offers Quality Healthcare...Close to Home.

We are located on the campus of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM). As a comprehensive not-for-profit health care organization, we are committed to providing quality primary health care to the residents of the greater Greenbrier Valley and surrounding areas. In addition to serving the local communities, RCBC serves as a primary clinical training site for WVSOM students, interns, and residents. We offer a wide range of primary care services, including medical acupuncture, diabetic education, acute care, family medicine, psychology, internal medicine, osteopathic manipulative medicine, pediatric medicine, proctology, mental health, and radiology.

Employment at RCBC is contingent upon compliance with RCBC’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program and the timely and successful completion of a post-offer drug screen, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service’s I-9 form, and background investigation including but not limited to whether you have been sanctioned or excluded from participating in any Medicare, Medicaid, or other government-funded programs. RCBC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.