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As a Physician Assistant at Theoria Medical, you'll be primarily responsible for managing the clinical care of patients residing in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). This involves daily rounding, prescribing medications, providing high-quality primary care services, and maintaining timely documentation of all patient encounters in our proprietary EHR system, ChartEasy™.

Candidates for the Physician Assistant role at Theoria Medical should possess a valid medical license to practice and have a degree from an accredited PA program. Additionally, prior experience in a clinical setting, especially working with SNFs, is highly desirable. We're looking for professionals committed to patient-centered care.

Theoria Medical offers a comprehensive benefits package for Physician Assistants that includes a competitive salary, a $1,500 CME allowance for professional development, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with employer matching, paid time off, and all malpractice insurance covered. We also help with relocation costs!

At Theoria Medical, the work-life balance for Physician Assistants is highly regarded. With short six-hour shifts from Monday to Friday, no on-call duties, and flexible scheduling options, you can easily fit your work around your personal life while still providing excellent patient care.

Physician Assistants at Theoria Medical will be equipped with advanced tools like an iPad, Apple Pen, and AirPods for efficient communication and documentation. Further, the position offers access to a vast network of support from other healthcare providers, ensuring you never feel alone in your work.

When answering this question, highlight your previous roles in skilled nursing facilities, focusing on specific tasks like patient care management or interdisciplinary teamwork, and discuss how those experiences prepare you for the role at Theoria Medical.

Effective prioritization is key in healthcare. Discuss techniques like assessing patient urgency, utilizing EHR systems for reminders, and collaborating with nursing staff to ensure all patient needs are met promptly.

Share a detailed example, emphasizing your problem-solving skills, the steps you took, and the outcome. This showcases your critical thinking and ability to handle real-life patient issues, important attributes for a Physician Assistant.

Reflect on qualities such as empathy, communication skills, or teamwork. Relate this back to Theoria Medical's values and how those qualities ensure high-quality patient care.

Be prepared to discuss your experience with EHR systems, especially ChartEasy™, PointClickCare, or similar platforms. Mention how these tools improve patient care and streamline documentation.

Talk about personal touches like active listening, maintaining eye contact, and showing genuine interest in patients' lives and conditions. Building rapport helps improve patient outcomes.

Mention how you utilize resources like UpToDate subscriptions, attend training sessions, and engage with professional networks to stay on top of the latest information in the healthcare field.

Provide an example that illustrates your collaboration efforts within a healthcare team, focusing on communication and how it resulted in enhanced patient care.

Discuss your approach to organization and using technology effectively, including setting reminders and defining key documentation responsibilities in your daily routine to ensure everything is documented in a timely manner.

Provide an example of conflict resolution strategies, such as active listening and empathy, and highlight your commitment to understanding their concerns while providing appropriate care advice.