Advanced Practice Clinician (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) - Schenectady

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York • Schenectady, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under medical supervision and in accordance with Planned Parenthood of Greater New York’s Manual of Medical Standards and Guidelines, the Advanced Practice Clinician provides comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care, including contraception, abortion, gender-affirming hormone therapy, well-person examinations, and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted and other infections. The clinician provides education and training to staff and clients and delivers individualized, trauma-informed care consistent with organizational policies and protocols.

The role includes direct clinical care, health center quality and administrative activities, and staff training. The clinician collaborates with physicians, medical assistants, operations staff, and other health care team members; makes referrals as indicated; and maintains medical documentation in an electronic health record. The position may involve travel to other work locations, and employees are responsible for arranging their own transportation. The role operates in a professional office and health center environment, with possible exposure to communicable diseases. The schedule is Monday 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Tuesday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Flexible or extended hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required by operational demands. During peak periods, work may exceed 7.5 hours per day or 37.5 hours per week. The position is eligible for loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, such as an Ob/Gyn Women’s Health Care or Family Planning Nurse Practitioner program, and New York State licensure; or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program and New York State licensure; or graduation from an accredited midwifery program and New York State licensure.
• At least a bachelor’s degree.
• State license as a Physician Assistant, Midwife, or Nurse Practitioner, and certification by a national credentialing body.
• Comprehensive knowledge of sexual and reproductive care.
• Excellent customer service, communication, interpersonal, verbal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain focused and calm in stressful situations and to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software and comfort using an electronic medical record system.
• Keen attention to detail and strong time-management skills, including the ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, independent decision-making, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, including when information is uncertain or incomplete.
• Ability to produce reliable, high-quality work with minimal direct supervision and to document evidence-based clinical judgment.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to work a flexible or extended schedule, including evenings and weekends, as operational demands require.
• Ability to build and lead high-performing teams and make strategic decisions.
• Demonstrated commitment to PPGNY’s mission related to bodily autonomy, health equity, gender justice, and racial justice.
• Demonstrated commitment to learning about and enhancing practices related to racial equity and its impact on health care systems.
• Ability to build trust across cultural differences and provide compassionate, nonjudgmental, culturally responsive care to people across diverse identities and backgrounds.
• Ability to reflect on personal identity with humility and demonstrate accountability to the patient experience.
• New graduates are welcome; a minimum of one year of clinical experience is preferred.
• Proof of immunization or immunity to certain communicable diseases, including influenza during flu season and COVID-19, and tuberculosis testing.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish.
• Experience working with LGBTQ and transgender populations.
• Master’s degree in nursing or a related health field.
• At least one year of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and administer individualized health care consistent with PPFA and PPGNY policies and protocols.
• Obtain trauma-informed health histories and perform physical examinations focused on sexual and reproductive health needs, including abortion care and gender-affirming hormone therapy.
• Provide medications and contraceptive devices as needed.
• Monitor medical aspects of health center services and serve as a resource to staff and patients regarding medical concerns.
• Perform, order, and interpret appropriate laboratory tests.
• Provide education, evaluation, management, and referrals for people of all genders seeking sexual and reproductive health care.
• Ensure appropriate follow-up for patient testing and treatment, including direct patient contacts and laboratory test review.
• Create and maintain medical documentation in the electronic health record in compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Seek consultations from the Regional Director of Clinical Services, Medical Director, or designee as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, medical assistants, operations staff, and other health care team members; refer patients to medical and community resources as indicated.
• Participate in quality risk management, including debriefs and root cause analyses, and take part in health center quality assurance activities.
• Participate in a Collaborative Agreement as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner or a Supervisory Agreement as a Physician Assistant, as required by law.
• Support customer satisfaction, health center goals, time-efficient visits, and productivity goals.
• Comply with ADA, HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA, state regulations, and PPGNY policies and procedures; monitor and ensure compliance with applicable health center procedures.
• Work effectively with volunteers, trainees, and temporary agency personnel; maintain professional conduct and follow affiliate goals and standards.
• Know and respond appropriately to health center emergency procedures; inform a manager of medical incidents and occurrences.
• At the direction of clinical leadership, assist with training and orientation for newly hired clinicians and development of skills for current clinicians.
• At the direction of health center management, assist with training and orientation for newly hired clinical support staff.
• Attend agency-sponsored staff meetings, medical in-services, and trainings.
• Travel to other work locations when needed; employees are responsible for their own transportation.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for employees and eligible dependents.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
• Commuter pre-tax reimbursement funds.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Free basic life and AD&D coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with Safe Harbor contributions after one year of employment.
• Eligibility for loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level