Physician Assistant - Obstetrics and Gynecology - Burnsville, MN

Fairview Health Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physician Assistant to join our collaborative, multi-specialty team at M Health Fairview Women’s Clinic – Burnsville. This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive, full-scope outpatient Obstetrics and Gynecology care while working alongside an experienced team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered women’s health services.

Practice Details:

• Join a team of 8 physicians and 1 Physician Assistant
• Average of 16-20 patients per day in clinic
• Full time: 1.0 FTE
• Established referral base of Fairview employed primary care and sub -specialty physicians 
• Fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (EPIC) 

Responsibilities

• Systematically assesses patients’ health status, arrives at appropriate diagnosis(es), and implements care plan for effective clinical outcomes.
• Performs appropriate medical care within scope of practice as defined by practice agreement with the supervising physician.
• Considers thorough range of treatment/preventive options and arrives at a recommended course of action that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic, and attainable.
• Appropriately manages patient care and health status following initiation of treatment/preventive plan, and monitors and adjusts as warranted.
• Communicates effectively with patients and family so that they understand their diagnosis, treatment plans and need for follow-up care.
• Educates and encourages patients to become an active participant in their own health care related behavior and provides patient education materials for use in encouraging wellness.
• Seeks consultation and advise by providing adequate information to supervising physicians and communicates requests effectively or responds to such requests from the referral source in a courteous, professional, and timely manner.
• Documents according to established guidelines to facilitate ongoing quality of care in a timely manner.
• Delegates direct and indirect patient care activities to appropriate personnel
• Responds appropriately to emergent situations.
• Maintains and improves skill level through participation in continuing medical education.
• Actively participates in clinical quality improvement initiatives.
• Reviews and follows-up on complaints and concerns about medical care.
• Takes actions to assure continuity of care for patients
• Contributes to effective and efficient practice management policies and practices that support patient access to medical care.
• Participates in access planning for the clinic site, ensuring appropriate amount of same day patient access
• Meets number of clinic patient contact hours as outlined in clinic policies
• Collaborates in establishing personal numbers of relative value units to be budgeted and achieves targeted goal
• Fulfills commitments for call assignments with clear communication and follows through on work initiated
• Supports appropriate billing for professional service through timely documentation and maintaining adequate knowledge of FVC billing policies and procedures
• Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines
• Assists with the preparation for JCAHO and other regulatory surveys
• Responds to telephone calls in a timely fashion.
• Manages patient care through appropriate use of available resources
• Appropriately prescribes and orders ancillary services
• Utilizes Fairview referral network appropriately
• Promotes the appropriate length of stay for patients
• Manages chronic health/disease conditions
• Provides leadership for clinic and community relations
• Serves as a resource to colleagues and support staff, enhancing quality of care
• Participates in the training, orientation, and evaluation of clinic support staff
• Regularly attends and actively participates in clinic staff meetings, MPOC or Physician/AP staff meetings
• Participates in appropriate committee structure
• Participates in community education and other professional activities to promote Fairview Health Services and the site

Community Information:

M Health Fairview Clinic – Burnsville

Women's Health

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Training Program
• BC through the NCCPA
• Licensed through the MN Board of Medical Practice
• Ability to obtain and /or maintain DEA certification for the State of Minnesota
• Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges (if required)
• Minimum two years of experience. 

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

Qualifications:

$119,030-$132,256 Annual *based on full time (1.0 FTE)

Salary : $119,030 - $132,256