Physician Assistant- 100% Remote
ABOUT US At Vida, we help people get better- and we're helping the healthcare system get better, too. Vida is a virtual, personalized obesity care provider that uses evidence-based treatment to help patients manage obesity and related conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety and depression. Vida's team of Obesity Medicine-Certified Physicians, Registered Dietitians, Expert Coaches and Licensed Therapists takes a whole-person approach to care, helping people lose weight, reduce stress and improve their overall health. By combining advanced technology with top-notch healthcare providers, Vida is breaking down the barriers that have historically kept people from getting the best care. It's trusted by Fortune 100 companies, major national payers and large providers to enable their employees to live their healthiest lives. • *Vida is authorized to do business in many, but not all, states. If you are not located in or able to work from a state where Vida is registered, you will not be eligible for employment. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more about where Vida is registered. The Prescribing Physician Assistant plays a key role in providing accessible and convenient care for our members. The Physician Assistant works in partnership with physicians to diagnose, manage and provide medication management and outpatient treatment via Telehealth in the areas of obesity, HTN/HLD, CHF/COPD and diabetes. Responsibilities: • Provide direct patient care and support by prescribing, creating, monitoring and supporting treatment plans in accordance with statutes, regulations and protocols. • Issue medication prescriptions in accordance with treatment guidelines. • Order laboratory tests, interpret and explain the test results to patients. • Provide patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits and reasonable outcome expectations. • Communicate with patients and engage in follow-up as necessary. • Refer higher acuity patients to specialized care based off of a stringent screening guideline to ensure quality of care and the best outcome for patients. • Maintain medical records and high quality of clinical documentation. • Provide medical care, patient education and medication prescribing and management in an empathetic and judgment-free manner. • Reach out to members identified by remote monitoring protocols and, if needed, prescribe rescue medications or direct to community medicine/emergency services. Requirements: • PA with active, unrestricted license in 10+ states (If you do not meet this requirement, but are close, please apply). • Board Certified. • Experience treating CHF, COPD, Diabetes and Obesity preferred. • Demonstrated experience working with patients, clients, and other clinical providers in an integrated setting. • Meticulous organizational skills and attention to detail. • Previous experience with quality assurance and improvement practices preferred. • Experience with digital technology and general computer skills. • Ability to perform independently, under minimal supervision with accountability for specific goals/objectives. • Demonstrates problem solving, leadership, conflict management and team building skills in order to ensure a productive work environment and achievement of goals. • Demonstrates strong aptitude to work in a rapidly changing, start-up environment. • Proficiency with EMR (electronic medical record) systems. Vida is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Vida—it is the foundation of what we do. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We don’t just accept differences — we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our platform and those we serve. Vida is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Vida in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position will be deemed the sole property of Vida. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Vida as a result of the unsolicited referral. #LI-remote Apply tot his job