Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Family Medicine

Community Health Center of the North Country•Malone, NY

12h•$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 hiring an experienced and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its Malone, NY health center. CHCNC provides primary and pediatric medical care, dental services, physical therapy, dermatology, women's health, and behavioral health services, including care through a sliding fee scale for uninsured and underinsured patients. CHCNC sponsors H-1B visa applicants and is an approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site; NHSC scholars and Loan Repayment Program participants are encouraged to apply. The provider will be part of the Health Center team, delivering comprehensive outpatient primary care to patients across a wide range of ages. The role includes diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, developing care plans, and referring patients to specialists when appropriate, while building long-term patient relationships and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. This is a full-time, permanent, in-person position with flexible scheduling within daytime Health Center hours. There are no evenings, weekends, major holidays, or on-call duties. The position reports to the Supervising Physician and Practice Manager. Annual salary is $120,000–$160,000 based on experience; a signing bonus is negotiable. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, an FSA, life and disability insurance, a 401(k), paid time off and holidays, and provider-specific support for continuing education, licensing, and certification expenses.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted New York State Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license.
Current, unrestricted DEA registration.
Current board certification.
Current BLS certification.
At least 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the eCW electronic medical record platform.
NHSC scholar or Loan Repayment Program participant status; such applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and institute appropriate care within established primary care guidelines and standards.
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 illnesses.
Formulate, initiate, and monitor patient care plans with the supervising physician when necessary.
Regularly review and maintain patient records to meet required standards.
Prescribe medications within the scope of licensure.
Arrange referrals or consultation with a collaborating physician when appropriate.
Use the eCW electronic medical record platform to document patient care.
Maintain confidential medical records.
Work cooperatively and supportively with other staff and healthcare professionals.
Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary Health Center team to meet patients’ medical needs.
Ensure compliance with Health Center and service regulations.
Perform other necessary duties to support CHCNC’s primary health care goals.