Physician Assistant - House Calls

• Overview Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.
• Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry.
• We also provide nursing home support, care management services, and in-home medical services through our House Calls Division, Intention Health Care and facilitate smooth transitions between care settings including telehealth, in-person medical visits, and home care through Intention Health Care.
• Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.
• We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team.
• Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you.
• Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.
• Job Summary Job Summary: The Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in house calls provides high-quality medical care to patients in their homes, particularly focusing on individuals with chronic illnesses, limited mobility, or barriers to accessing traditional healthcare.
• This role emphasizes patient-centered care, effective communication, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include: Patient Assessments: Perform thorough evaluations of patients’ health status, including physical examinations, health histories, and medication reviews during home visits. Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnose medical conditions and develop personalized treatment plans, prescribing medications and therapies as appropriate. Care Coordination: Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive and continuous care for patients. Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on disease management, medication adherence, preventive care, and lifestyle changes to enhance health outcomes.

Documentation

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient encounters, treatment plans, and follow-up care in electronic health records.