Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician Assistant

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Job description

Overview

Mercy Medical Group is seeking an additional Advanced Practice Provider to join our expanding Palliative Medicine Team at our Citrus Heights, CA location. This opportunity offers an Inpatient and/or an Outpatient component.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Be part of the team that makes a difference to patients that encounter serious illness
• Inpatient shifts at Mercy San Juan with an experienced team
• Outpatient and Home visits allow you to create your own schedule

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, sign-on bonus, relocation, with a productivity and quality bonus
• Guaranteed salary range: $134,000 - $176,000 / year
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Generous retirement plan

Mercy Medical Group (MMG) is a dynamic, growing organization with a long-standing history of providing exceptional medical care in the Sacramento area. MMG is a large multi-specialty medical group of 500+ providers comprised of primary care physicians, specialists in more than 30 medical and surgical specialties, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. These professionals provide seamless primary and specialty care, working together to meet the unique needs of each individual patient.

MMG clinicians provide services to patients at Dignity Health Medical Foundation locations throughout Sacramento. Mercy Medical Group is aligned with Dignity Health, operating on a medical foundation model. Dignity Health is a part of CommonSpirit Health , one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people.

Community Description
Nestled in beautiful Northern California, Sacramento is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in America. The capital city of California serves as the political nucleus of one of the nation's most influential states, the sixth-largest economy in the world. The area offers a wide variety of activities to enjoy, including fine dining, shopping, biking, boating, river rafting, skiing, or attending one of many different cultural events. Because of its central location, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, the vineyards of Napa Valley, and the historical Gold Rush towns of the foothills are all within easy driving distance.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Diagnose and treat medical conditions; develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Communication: Effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare teams; foster a collaborative approach.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.
• Diagnostic Procedures: Order and interpret tests; collaborate with specialists for further evaluation.
• Team Collaboration: Work with healthcare professionals and participate in interdisciplinary meetings.
• Quality Improvement: Engage in quality assurance initiatives and analyze clinical outcomes for improvement.
• Compliance: Adhere to ethical standards and stay informed about healthcare regulations.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on medical advancements and participate in ongoing education and training.

Qualifications

• A valid and unrestricted license to practice in the State of California
• Nationally recognized certification (as determined by Medicare)
• Completion of state mandated educational courses

Pay Range
$64.43 - $85.06 /hour

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