Physician Assistant - Family Practice

Confluence Health • Brewster, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides primary and appropriate specialized health care services to hospital and clinic patients. Performs examinations and provides treatment to minor/routine problems; performs or orders diagnostic test; establishes diagnosis; prescribes medication; instructs patients and family members about continuing care. In addition to the base salary, this position may receive additional compensation based on productivity and extra shift incentives as applicable.

Requirements

• Active Physician Assistant licensure with prescriptive authority in the state of Washington, required by start date.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification (within 90 days of hire).

Nice To Haves

• Related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and specialized health care to patients.
• Examination, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and acute episodic illnesses and minor injuries.
• Refers to physician as needed.
• Writes prescriptions and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
• Educates patients and families and helps them understand issues related to physical and emotional health.
• Participates in health promotional activities.
• Participates in decisions, planning, and policies related to clinical care.
• Maintains accurate and complete patient records in compliance with organizational policy.
• Refers patients to specialty services when appropriate.
• Provides professional medical services within the scope of training and responsibility, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and organizational policies.
• Support physicians with on-call responsibilities.
• Records statistics and conducts research as deemed necessary.
• Collaborates with staff and physicians to identify patient’s needs and help develop plan to meet those needs.
• Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed