Physician Assistant - Primary Care jobs in Louisiana

Physician Assistant - Primary Care assesses, plans, and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Being a Physician Assistant - Primary Care orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Administers therapeutic procedures as directed. Additionally, Physician Assistant - Primary Care scope of practice is limited to family medicine and primary care. Requires a master's degree in Health Sciences for Physician Assistants or related. Requires completion of the PANCE exam administered by National Commission of the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Requires Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). Typically reports to a Physician. Physician Assistant - Primary Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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CW Physician Opelousas
  • CenterWell Senior Primary Care
  • Opelousas, LA FULL_TIME
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

    The Primary Care Physician (PCP) works as a lead in our team-based care environment. We are a value-based care provider focused on quality of care for the patients we serve. Our care team consists of Doctors, Advanced Practice professionals, Pharm D, Care Coach Nurses, Medical Assistants, Behavioral Health, Specialists, Quality Based Coders, Referral Coordinators and more. Our approach allows us to provide an unmatched experience for seniors. Our model is positioned to provide higher quality care and better outcomes for seniors by providing a concierge experience, multidisciplinary services, coordinated care supported by analytics and tools, and deep community relationships. This robust support allows our PCP to see fewer patients and spend more time with those they do.

    Total compensation package (base pay bonus) could exceed $300K depending on experience and location.

    Responsibilities

    • Evaluates and treats center patients in accordance with standards of care.
    • Follows level of medical care and quality for patients and monitors care using available data and chart reviews.
    • Assists in the coordination of patient services, including but not limited to specialty referrals, hospital and SNF coordination, durable medical equipment, and home health care.
    • Acts as an active participant and key source of medical expertise with the care team through daily huddles.
    • Helps Regional Medical Director and Center Administrator in setting a tone of cooperation in practice by displaying a professional and approachable demeanor.
    • Completes all medical record documentation in a timely manner working with a quality- based coder to optimize coding specificity.
    • Follows policy and protocol defined by Clinical Leadership.
    • Meets with RMD about quality of care, review of outcome data, policy, procedure and records issues.
    • Participates in potential growth opportunities for new or existing services within the Center.
    • Participates in the local primary care “on-call” program of CenterWell as needed.
    • Assures personal compliance with licensing, certification, and accrediting bodies.
    • Spend 100% of your time clinically focused on direct patient care, inclusive of patient facing time and general administrative time (charting, meetings, etc.) as it relates to direct patient care.

    Required Qualifications

    Use your skills to make an impact

    • Current and unrestricted medical license or willing to obtain a medical license in state of practice; eligible and willing to obtain licenses in other states in the region of assignment, as required  
    • Graduate of accredited MD or DO program of accredited university
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Demonstrate a high level of skill with interpersonal relationships and communications with colleagues/patients
    • Fully engaged in the concept of “Integrated team-based care” model
    • Willingness and ability to learn/adapt to practice in a value-based care setting
    • Superior patient/customer service
    • Basic computer skills, including email and EMR
    • This role is considered patient facing and is a part of our Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Board Certification or Eligible to become certified (ABMS or AOA) in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Geriatric Medicine preferred
    • Active and unrestricted DEA license
    • Medicare Provider Number
    • Minimum of two to five years directly applicable experience preferred
    • Experience managing Medicare Advantage panel of patients with understanding of Best Practice in coordinated care environment in a value-based relationship environment
    • Knowledge of Medicare guidelines and coverage
    • Knowledge of HEDIS quality indicators

    Additional Information

    • Guaranteed base salary quarterly bonus
    • Excellent benefit package – health insurance effective on your first day of employment
    • CME Allowance/Time
    • Occurrence Based Malpractice Insurance
    • Relocation and sign-on bonus options
    • 401(k) with Employer Match
    • Life Insurance/Disability
    • Paid Time Off/Holidays
    • Minimal Call

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    Scheduled Weekly Hours

    40

    Pay Range

    The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

    $199,400 - $298,300 per year

    This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

    Description Of Benefits

    Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

    About Us

    About CenterWell Senior Primary Care: CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. Our unique care model focuses on personalized experiences, taking time to listen, learn and address the factors that impact patient well-being. Our integrated care teams, which include physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists and more, spend up to 50 percent more time with patients, providing compassionate, personalized care that brings better health outcomes. We go beyond physical health by also addressing other factors that can impact a patient’s well-being.

    About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    It is the policy of  Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of  Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

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Physician - CenterWell - Bossier City, LA
  • CenterWell Senior Primary Care
  • Bossier, LA FULL_TIME
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health firstThe Primary Care Physician (PCP) works as a lead in our team-based care environment. We are a value based care provider focused on qua...
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CenterWell/Physician/PRN/Bossier/Shreveport
  • CenterWell Senior Primary Care
  • Bossier, LA PART_TIME
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health firstThe Physician serves as a health-care professional and capable of handling a variety of health-related problems. The Physician work as...
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New Clinic/Physician/CenterWell - Baker, LA
  • CenterWell Senior Primary Care
  • Baker, LA FULL_TIME
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health firstThe Physician serves as a health-care professional and capable of handling a variety of health-related problems. The Physician work as...
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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Fast Pace Health
  • Deridder, LA OTHER
  • Posting TitlePrimary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Overview Fast Pace Health strives to provide a best in class patient experience in every interaction. We are seeking a highly-skille...
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Medical Assistant - CenterWell - Covington
  • CenterWell Senior Primary Care
  • Covington, LA FULL_TIME
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health firstCenterWell is a Subsidiary of Humana, seeking a Medical Assistant, you will be a part of the Clinical Care Team engaging with our pati...
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Primary Care
  • Hartford HealthCare
  • Gales Ferry, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Weekdays only, no call! Nurse P...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Primary Care
  • Hartford HealthCare
  • Jewett City, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Weekdays only, no call! Nurse P...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Primary Care
  • Hartford HealthCare
  • North Windham, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Weekdays only, no call! Nurse P...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Primary Care
  • Hartford HealthCare
  • North Stonington, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Weekdays only, no call! Nurse P...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Primary Care
  • Hartford HealthCare
  • South Windham, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Weekdays only, no call! Nurse P...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Primary Care
  • Hartford HealthCare
  • Canterbury, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Weekdays only, no call! Nurse P...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Primary Care
  • Hartford HealthCare
  • Salem, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Weekdays only, no call! Nurse P...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Assistant Primary Care
  • UCHealth
  • Baggs, WY
  • Description Location: UCHealth YVMC Little Snake River Clinic, US:WY:Baggs Department: YVMC Baggs Clinic FTE: Full Time,...
  • 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

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