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Position Summary:
In keeping with the Pacific Central Coast Health Centers health care philosophy, the Physician’s Assistant is credentialed with advanced training in areas of primary health care for adult.
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Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the attending physician, renders Physician Assistant services under the guidelines of the California's Physician Assistants Examining Committee under Title 16, Chapter 13.8. Supports the educational needs of
Mercy Community Clinic as needed.
Suggested Shift Hours: 9am - 8pm PST
Physician Assistant, PA, Acute Care, Outpatient Ambulatory Clinic, Hospital #PAnorthstate
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Under general supervision of the surgeons and clinical supervision the Physician Assistant provides a variety of medical services. These include surgical assisting, inpatient management, preoperative and postoperative evaluations and staff/patient education. The Physician Assistant's are granted privileges as outlined by the Medical Staff Bylaws and Title 16 of the California Administrative Code as per their privilege list. In addition, the Physician Assistant oversees the day-to-day operation of the function, ensuring that standards of care are met and that all required daily checks, chart documentation meet standards as well as daily call to patients.
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Postion Summary:
In keeping with the Pacific Central Coast Health Centers health care philosophy, the Physician's Assistant is credentialed with advanced training in areas of primary health care for adult and pediatric patients, including, but not limited to: taking health history, performing physical examination and psycho-social assessments, management of acute and chronic medical conditions. Provides wellness care and urgent care in collaboration with physician members of health care team. . PA State Certification. Advanced training in physical assessment and pharmacology; continuing education in field of practice Advanced training in physical assessment and pharmacology; continuing education in field of practice. Minimum five years experience in acute care facility, i.e., hospital; specialty training in areas of trauma/urgent care, pediatrics, and gynecology, minor office surgical procedures. PA State Certification.
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Job Summary: The Cardiovascular Physician Assistant CVT surgery PA provides FIRST assist for open heart, thoracic and vascular surgeries, and second assist performing endovascular vein harvest for CABG and vascular cases. The CVT Surgery PA provides daily rounds, post operative care to include ICU and telemetry stepdown unit patient care. The PA is responsible for pre/post op orders and patient discharges. The PA is an considered an extender to the surgeon and must have good communication skills to speak with other physicians for necessary consults. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support the Organization’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Physician Assistant, PA, Cardiovascular, Cardio,CVT, Surgery, California license, 3 years experience, #PACardio
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SUMMARY - Responsible for performing patient evaluations, reviewing pretreatment teaching, recommending therapeutic intervention, counseling patients and families and collaborating with appropriate physicians to provide other appropriate direct care interventions within the scope of practice for physician's assistants in collaboration with the Thoracic Disease Program Director. Primary point of contact and assumes responsibilities for managing the care for patients.
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SUMMARY - Seeking Thoracic Physician Assistant that would be responsible for performing patient evaluations, reviewing pretreatment teaching, recommending therapeutic intervention, counseling patients and families and collaborating with appropriate physicians to provide other appropriate direct care interventions within the scope of practice for physician's assistants in collaboration with the Thoracic Disease Program Director. Provider would serve as primary point of contact and assumes responsibilities for managing the care for patients.
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Postion Summary:
In keeping with the Pacific Central Coast Health Centers health care philosophy, the Physician's Assistant is credentialed with advanced training in areas of primary health care for adult and pediatric patients, including, but not limited to: taking health history, performing physical examination and psycho-social assessments, management of acute and chronic medical conditions. Provides wellness care and urgent care in collaboration with physician members of health care team.
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Position Summary:
The Physician Assistant (PA) will function as a member of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Team and act as first. second, or third assistant in cardiac, vascular and/or thoracic surgery under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.
- The incumbent will provide care and guidance to patients, take history and perform physical examinations. This position assists during procedures within the scope of practice, in closing major and minor incisions: records post-op orders and follow-up progress notes as required; and assists in the transport and care of patients from the operating room to the recovery room or intensive care unit.
- Duties include visiting patients daily to evaluate. observe and answer questions; give patients post-operative discharge instructions and assist in discharge planning.
- The incumbent administers physician's prescriptions. and treatments for patients, and performs prescribed therapeutic procedures.
- Participates in collection and abstraction of data for registry reports, as requested and provides input on performance improvement strategies.
- Call responsibilities are required for this position.
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Position Summary, Physician Compensation Analyst:
Conducts data collection and analysis involved in calculating physician compensation programs. Works with Senior Physician Compensation Analyst to ensure physicians and Medical Groups are paid in a timely & accurate manner. Recommends program & system solutions to address changing needs of the department. Provides compensation support through survey participation & analysis, reviewing and distributing compensation and productivity reports -, conducting analyses requested and/or required by the executive leadership, Board of Directors (BOD), Medical Directors, individual providers and corporate counsel.
Core Duties:
- Administers & implements pay practices approved by the respective governing bodies for Medical Foundation medical groups.
- Ensures appropriate interpretation of pay practices and contract language.
- Works with the Medical Foundation HR and payroll analysts to ensure compensation is entered accurately in the payroll and HR systems.
- Maintains the physician -payroll database for reporting and analysis purposes.
- Monitors integrity of data.
- Reviews exception reports for accuracy.
- Produces monthly productivity reports and packages for individual providers and management.
- Researches issues, questions using historical files & makes recommendations based on analysis.
- Responds to physician inquiries regarding salaries, productivity reports and compensation calculations.
- Researches & reconciles discrepancies on physician compensation calculation.
- Participates in the development & implementation of new systems & databases relating to physician compensation.
- Works with- Business Intelligence (BIDS) for programming support.
- Interprets and communicates physician and Medical Group compensation programs and policies to physicians & management.
- Recommends clarification of policy problems.
- Performs compensation functions such as: implementing/administration of physician compensation programs, –reviewing and distributing - compensation and productivity reports -, participating in salary surveys & analyzing survey data, providing analytic support on compensation projects.
- Conducts individual provider audits as necessary.
- Works closely with Legal and Provider Contracting to ensure that any changes to the PSAs are accurate and able to be administered. Reviews all employment contracts and PSA qualified amendments for accuracy and notifies Legal of any changes required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Chief Physician Executive, provides patient care in the outpatient setting. Physician is responsible for the care of his or her patients. Responsibility includes the provision of and attention to quality care of major and minor illnesses, to long range issues of health and disease and to the needs for specialty consultation.
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Position Summary:
In keeping with the Pacific Central Coast Health Centers philosophy, the physician ensures quality patient care services and guides and coordinates systems, functions and activities of the clinic.
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What You’ll be Responsible For in this Role – Your Contribution & Career Journey
Arizona Care Network (ACN) is a clinically integrated physician network and is a Dignity Health and Abrazo Health (Tenet) physician collaboration.
The Population Health Analyst supports ACN’s population health initiatives by analyzing and compiling data from multiple systems and presenting the analysis in a meaningful format. The analysis will cover many areas of health care data including clinical, quality and financial. The Population Health Analyst has an understanding of population health analytics, and an understanding of clinical and claims based data systems and measures. This position will use ACN’s claim data warehouse, population health tools, electronic health record, and other reporting systems to provide clinical and claims related reporting and analytics. The Population Health Analyst will provide support for data integrity and data validation in the production of data that drives operations, financial and quality queries.
What We’re Looking For
- Population Health Analyst has an understanding of population health analytics, and an understanding of clinical and claims based data systems and measures.
- This position will use ACN’s claim data warehouse, population health tools, electronic health record, and other reporting systems to provide clinical and claims related reporting and analytics.
- The Population Health Analyst will provide support for data integrity and data validation in the production of data that drives operations, financial and quality queries.
- Performs analysis and interpretation of data to demonstrate clinical and financial outcomes, within specified timeframes and frequencies.
- Analyzes and reconciles claims data for bundled payments, shared savings, and other payment innovation initiatives. Track success metrics and various reporting needs for participating facilities and as guided by relevant entities.
- From claims and other data provided by vendors and from payers prepares analysis of cost data to report financial performance of contracts.
- Develops trend analysis reports that monitor key performance indicators and compares them to internal and external benchmarks and uses this data to assist leadership in decision-making, planning and implementing performance improvement strategies.
- Works with cross-functional team to identify research, gather and analyze data from multiple internal and external sources in order to compare, contrast and synthesize information.
- Assists with identifying statistically significant patterns and trends.
- Prepares and presents reports and recommendations for the leadership team.
- Assist ACN management with additional duties related to electronic health records, data support and analysis, and HIPAA security requirements not otherwise covered in the job description.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Job Summary:
Reporting to Post-Acute Care Operations Manager, this position leads on-site management of risk-based initiatives (i.e. Bundle Payment) and post-acute care (PAC) strategies in the management of patient transitions of care throughout the care continuum. This position is aligned closely with the Strategy and Population Health departments. The position oversees a mix of clinical, operational, and business activities related to PAC partnerships, working closely with post-acute providers as well as those we partner with to facilitate care for our patients in the post-acute setting. This position also communicates with Physicians, Nursing, Care Coordination, Community Health staff to ensure a seamless transition of care for our patients.
From a business prospective, this role is responsible for the overall performance of risk-based initiatives including Episode Payment Models including Mandatory Bundles and BPCI. This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Dignity Health and the specific Market/s it supports. This employee shall support overall strategic plans, goals, and direction of the quality improvement /process improvement activities. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behaviors and attitude consistent with Dignity Health core values and humankindness philosophies.
Dignity Health and Sponsoring congregations are committed to furthering the healing ministry of Jesus. Resources are dedicated to: delivering compassionate, high-quality, affordable health services; serving and advocating for our sisters and brothers who are poor and disenfranchised; and collaborating with others in the community to improve the quality of life.
This position reports to the Post-Acute Care Operations Manager
Core Duties:
- Manages and works closely with PAC partners in the management of identified patient populations. Oversees a mix of clinical, operational, and business activities related to that partnership
- Establishes an operational plan for service based upon mission and strategies of the PAC Program initiatives
- Develops; revises; reviews as needed all policies and procedures for program initiatives including BPCI, Mandatory Bundles, and other Episode Payment Models (EPM) ensuring regulatory compliance
- Identifies and implements specific program goals including high priority case management redesign efforts required to improve performance in the following areas: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) utilization; SNF Length of stay (LOS); and readmissions reduction
- Develop written reports and makes oral presentations of analytic results including articulation of objectives, roles, and initiative outcomes
- Compile and formats information from appropriate sources for the development of service area and hospital performance and quality improvement processes including the development and management of the preferred provider network, strategy operation plans, etc. to achieve operational and program goals
- Works closely with and in partnership with PAC Providers, navihealth Care Coordinators, Case Managers, Case Management associates, and other clinical staff who are focused on PAC program in order to ensure that patients care transitions from acute care to post-acute care are seamless
- Coordinates and oversees multi-disciplinary team meetings
- Designs and coordinates formal and informal PAC program training sessions
- Assesses, reports, and communicates program status on a periodic basis to all program stakeholders
- Coordinates and oversees multi-disciplinary team meetings
- Organizes environment of care plan to ensure safe, infection-free, and efficient care for patients, visitors, and employees
- Develops and uses a system to continuously evaluate and address internal and external customer concerns/ grievances
- Requires:
- A passion for improving healthcare; demonstrating the ability to lead and manage complex projects that are strategic in nature and scope
- experience/knowledge of moving patients from acute to post-acute settings; current clinical knowledge and experience, particularly with the senior population
- the ability to collaborate and motivate other healthcare providers; strong/effective problem solving skills
- experience with performance measurement, outcome analysis, monitoring tools
- computer skills
- excellent oral and written skills
- excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to complete projects timely and within budget
- pro-active/effective team leadership skills.
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Postdoctoral Position in Parkinson’s Disease Symptomology
Job Summary: This postdoctoral fellow position will coordinate several projects aimed at investigating the cause of non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease. This includes studies evaluating the gut-brain axis in neurodegenerative disease, the role of alpha-synuclein in symptomology, and the role of non-dopamine circuits. As part of the project, a strong emphasis will be placed on the design and evaluation of novel viral vectors. These vectors will be utilized to study disease proteins and circuits in various preclinical models of disease. The fellow will participate in the day to day operations of the research lab; duties will include collaborative experimental design, conducting experimental laboratory work, analyzing and writing up results for publication in peer-reviewed journals. In addition, some supervisory responsibilities will be provided, as well as opportunities to learn about current laboratory operations, including preclinical model survival surgery, behavioral testing, experimental subject euthanasia, post-mortem analyses of tissue sample preparation; tissue sectioning, immunohistochemistry, etc.
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Postdoctoral Position in Neuroimmunology
Job Summary: This postdoctoral fellow position will coordinate a project aimed at investigating the gut-brain axis in neurodegenerative disease, and the overall role of neuroinflammation in parkinsonian neurodegeneration. As part of the project, a strong emphasis will be placed on the design and evaluation of novel viral vectors. These vectors will be utilized to better understand the role of the protein alpha-synuclein in enteric and central nervous system dysfunction, particularly as it relates to Parkinson’s disease. The fellow will participate in the day to day operations of the research lab; duties will include collaborative experimental design, conducting experimental laboratory work, analyzing and writing up results for publication in peer-reviewed journals. In addition, some supervisory responsibilities will be provided, as well as opportunities to learn about current laboratory operations, including preclinical model survival surgery, behavioral testing, experimental subject euthanasia, post-mortem analyses of tissue sample preparation; tissue sectioning, immunohistochemistry, etc.
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Postdoctoral Position in Neurodegeneration and Bioinformatics
Join us now as we are seeking a Post Doctoral Fellow to join our RESEARCH DEPARTMENT! Conducts research in disciplines of study in Molecular Biology, Neurochemistry, Motor Systems, Trauma, Neurosurgery, Neurodegeneration or Neuropathology under the direction and in collaboration with a faculty members.
Located in Phoenix, AZ, this position is critical to the success of St. Joseph's Hospital Medical Center and requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Dignity Health.
Job Summary: The Manfredsson laboratory focuses on gene therapy of the nervous system. This postdoctoral fellow position will coordinate several projects aimed at 1) Utilizing next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics in combination with molecular biology to generate novel viral vectors (AAV) for the use in neurological disease. 2) Utilize AI and data mining to evaluate and validate novel therapeutic targets in neurodegenerative disease. Moreover, the fellow is expected to assist other members of the laboratory as needed. The ideal fellow will be self-sufficient in data processing and analysis, but with an ability to communicate with neurobiologists. Focus will be placed on training the fellow to become self-sufficient in molecular biology aspects of projects.
The fellow will participate in the day to day operations of the research lab; duties will include collaborative experimental design, conducting experimental laboratory work, analyzing and writing up results for publication in peer-reviewed journals. In addition, some supervisory responsibilities will be provided, as well as opportunities to learn about current laboratory operations, including animal survival surgery, animal behavioral testing, experimental subject euthanasia, post-mortem analyses of tissue sample preparation; tissue sectioning, immunohistochemistry, etc.
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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Molecular PET and MR Imaging of Glioma
A postdoctoral position is available at Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) working with Dr. Chad Quarles and the Translational Bioimaging Group. The position will primarily focus on the use of amino acid PET and multi-parametric MR imaging for improved tumor margin delineation. The project will be supported by new NIH, state and foundation awards and include both clinical and preclinical imaging.
Outstanding instrumental resources, including multiple clinical MRI and PET/CT systems, 7T preclinical MRI, microCT, microPET and optical imaging scanners are available at the BNI. In addition, collaborators within the BNI and Phoenix valley possess exceptional expertise in neurology, neurosurgery, neurooncology, pathology, molecular and genomic characterization, and patient derived xenograft models of brain tumors.
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Engages in laboratory, translational, or clinical research under the direction and guidance of a faculty member, developing skills necessary for success as an independent investigator. Laboratory or clinical research at the post-baccalaureate level with an interest in a faculty member's line of study required. Beyond minimum required, experience writing research reports concerning own work and familiarity with a biomedical discipline preferred. Ph.D., post-baccalaureate M.D. or D.Sc. degree or equivalent in a relevant field of endeavor required. Doctoral degree in a relevant field of endeavor preferred. Technical and/or conceptual expertise in a relevant field preferred. Familiar with basic computer, mathematical, scientific, reasoning, and oral and written communication skills as appropriate required.
A postdoctoral position is available for a highly motivated, creative, and enthusiastic scientist .
This position is fully funded (2 years) including salary and generous project funding.
Our lab seeks to understand brain control of metabolic variables, including body fat mass and blood sugar (i.e. energy and glucose homeostasis, respectively), and how this control is defective in metabolic diseases including obesity and diabetes. In the context of these fundamental questions, we focus on development and plasticity of key cell types and circuits in the hypothalamus.
The postdoc will be expected to build and execute an exciting, independent project within the lab’s research program, where we currently have several compelling areas to pursue. The postdoc must be able to critically think, design, and perform experiments and interpret data independently. Mentorship will be provided for writing papers, submitting grant applications, presenting data at conferences, and preparing for a future career in academic or nonacademic settings.
We encourage recent Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) graduates with a strong background in one or more of the following areas to apply: neurobiology, development, endocrinology, cell biology (tissue dissection and cell culture, immunostaining, microscopy), biochemistry (Westerns, ELISAs), molecular biology, RNA-seq, mouse models, stereotaxic surgery, optogenetics, and metabolic phenotyping. The candidate should have strong communication skills. Above all, we are looking for a candidate who enjoys science, is persistent, loves to be part of a team, and deeply cares about their job.
To apply, please include (1) a cover letter that describes your research background and interests, (2) your CV, and (3) a list of three referees.
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Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Rehabilitation Director, the PPS (Prospective Payment System)/Intake Coordinator is responsible for the screening of potential patients and the facilitation and coordination of appropriate and timely admissions to the Acute Rehabilitation Unit. In addition, the PPS/Intake Coordinator is responsible for marketing to outside organizations that could refer patients to the programs, and educating discharge planners in the community about the Acute Rehabilitation Program and the services provided, as well as the criteria for admission. The PPS/Intake Coordinator coordinates the overall PPS and outcomes data and assumes responsibility for data collection, completion and transmission of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI) in accordance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Specifically, the PPS/Intake Coordinator oversees all aspects of data collection on the IRF-PAI, ensures the presence of supporting documentation, and provides staff education to ensure compliance with internal policy and external regulatory requirements, including applicable Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards, CMS guidelines. In addition, the PPS/Intake Coordinator develops and interprets policies and procedures and acts as the primary resource for immediate problem solving in regards to FIM scoring. This position requires a positive working relationship with interdisciplinary teams.
Minimum:
- Two years clinical experience in nursing or rehabilitation
- Experience in IRF PAI coordination (preferred)
Required Education:
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology Program
Required Special Skills:
- Must have leadership ability and good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to function within an interdisciplinary environment
- Ability to read and speak English clearly and be understood
- Microsoft and Excel proficient
Required Licensure:
- Current and valid California Registered Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology license (RN, LIC PT, LIC OT, LIC SLP)
- Current BLS Certification (CT CPRBLS)
