Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Family Medicine

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTH COUNTRY•Town of Malone, NY

1d•$120,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Community Health Center of the North Country (CHCNC), a Federally Qualified Health Center in Upstate New York, is seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its Malone, NY, health center. CHCNC provides primary and pediatric medical care and a range of other services to the surrounding communities, including care options on a sliding fee scale. The provider will work as part of the Health Center team, delivering direct patient care and formulating care plans. The role provides comprehensive primary care to patients across a wide range of ages, including diagnosing illnesses, managing chronic conditions, and referring patients to specialists when necessary. The provider will build long-term patient relationships and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to address patients’ overall health needs. This is a full-time, permanent, in-person outpatient position. The schedule is flexible within daytime Health Center hours, with no evenings, weekends, major holidays, or on-call duties. The annual salary is $120,000–$160,000 for full-time status, based on experience; a signing bonus is negotiable. CHCNC is an H-1B visa sponsor and an NHSC-approved site. NHSC scholars and LRP participants are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted New York State Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license.
Current, unrestricted DEA registration.
Current board certification.
Current BLS certification.
Minimum of two years of experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
Strong commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and institute appropriate care within established guidelines and standard primary care practices.
Conduct initial examinations and recommend treatment and follow-up care.
Order routine and diagnostic laboratory and X-ray studies.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illness.
Formulate, initiate, and monitor patient care plans in conjunction with the supervising physician when necessary.
Regularly review and maintain patient records to meet required standards.
Prescribe medications within the appropriate scope of licensure.
Arrange referral to or consultation with a collaborating physician as appropriate.
Use the eCW electronic medical record platform to document patient care.
Maintain confidential medical records.
Work cooperatively and supportively with other staff.
Serve on the interdisciplinary Health Center team to help ensure patients’ medical needs are met.
Ensure compliance with regulations applicable to the Health Center and its services.
Perform other necessary duties to support CHCNC’s primary health care goals.