Physician Assistant

POSITION OVERVIEW:                                                                                                                                                                             
 The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed practitioner that serves as a primary and/or specialty care provider, under the supervision of a licensed physician. The PA works in coordination with other healthcare professionals. The PA is responsible for facilitating advanced primary health services to the health center’s patients within the scope of his/her licensure. He/she possesses the training and competency required while using national standards of care as a framework for managing patient care and acts as advocate for policies and practice that benefit the patient/community. 

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:                                                                                                                      

• Promotes and maintains patient health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic illnesses.
• Obtain medical histories and perform physical evaluations.  
• Order, conduct, supervise, and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Evaluate and interpret patient data in order to implement appropriate intervention, create a care plan and provide care coordination.

• Provide preventative care, including screening and immunization.
• Prescribe medications, teach clients about side effects and monitor response to prescribed medications, including controlled substances.
• Make referrals as appropriate.

• Maintain accurate, legible, and confidential records and complete medical records in accordance to organizational policy.
• Triage patients as needed and provide appropriate care.
• Maintain patient safety goals.
• Conduct patient education after assessing patient/family needs.
• Participate in staff and organizational meetings as requested for care coordination and development of policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform additional relevant duties as requested by supervisor/management.

REQUIREMENTS:                                                                                                                                              

• Active and unrestricted New York State Nurse Practitioner License.
• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Board certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Application and/or maintenance of National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Active and unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration.
• Active and unrestricted DATA 2000 Waiver (buprenorphine), if applicable.
• NYS mandated Infection Control certification (NYS DOH approved; minimum of 4 hours, valid for 4 years).
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Mandated Reporter Certification.

• Three years of practical experience in ambulatory care required.
• Sound understanding of all federal, state and oversight agency regulations.
• Knowledge of disease prevention.
• Ability to work on a strong team of professionals in a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to multitask and to work and function under pressure.
• Bilingual – Spanish strongly preferred.