Physician Assistant (PA) – Primary Care | Ithaca, New York | Sign-On Bonus

The Provider Finder•Ithaca, NY

12h

About The Position

The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services to veterans in Ithaca, New York. The role includes evaluating, diagnosing, and managing a wide range of medical conditions; developing individualized treatment plans; prescribing medications within the scope of practice; and promoting preventive healthcare. The ideal candidate has primary care or ambulatory care experience and is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring compliance with applicable clinical, regulatory, quality, and workplace safety standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), as applicable.
Current, unrestricted New York State Physician Assistant license and registration, as required.
Minimum five years of combined approved academic training and healthcare experience, or as otherwise specified by applicable contractual requirements.
Primary care or ambulatory care experience required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, if required by applicable clinical requirements.
Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration, as applicable.
Eligibility for applicable Veterans Health Administration credentialing requirements.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Proficiency with computers and electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

Government healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, physical examinations, and medical evaluations.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions within the scope of practice and applicable supervisory or collaborative requirements.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment and care plans.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory studies, X-rays, and electrocardiograms.
Prescribe medications and recommend appropriate lifestyle, dietary, and preventive health measures, as authorized by applicable laws and regulations.
Educate patients about their diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and preventive healthcare.
Assess mental health concerns and coordinate additional care when necessary.
Review outside medical records and coordinate care with other healthcare providers.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, completing medical records within 24 hours of each patient encounter.
Collaborate with physicians, registered nurses, medical assistants, and other members of the healthcare team.
Ensure appropriate patient follow-up, referrals, and continuity of care.
Respond to patient requests and clinical alerts in accordance with established protocols.
Maintain compliance with applicable clinical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
Participate in patient outreach, enrollment, and retention initiatives.
Support clinical quality improvement and operational initiatives.