Physician Assistant - Substance Abuse - Brentwood

Sun River Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sun River Health is seeking a part-time Physician Assistant specializing in Substance Abuse for its Brentwood, New York location. This role operates under the supervision of a physician and is responsible for the planning, evaluation, and delivery of patient healthcare, with an emphasis on preventive measures and patient education. The position involves performing patient examinations, ordering and conducting diagnostic procedures, providing patient counseling and education, ordering treatments and medications, and maintaining medical records. The Physician Assistant will also follow up on lab results, attend case conferences, and participate in continuing education programs and quality improvement initiatives. Adherence to OSHA standards for infection control is also required, along with meeting productivity, quality, and patient satisfaction standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
NCCPA Certification
Current Registration to Practice in New York State.
1-2 years in Substance Abuse

Responsibilities

Under supervision of physician, responsible for planning, evaluating and delivering the health care of patients on assigned service, emphasizing preventive health measures and education of patient; and other duties as assigned.
Performs job duties in compliance with systems and job specific standards.
Takes histories, examines patients, orders and performs diagnostic procedures and provides patients with counseling and education.
Orders appropriate lab work draws blood for lab work and performs some lab tests such as throat culture plates and wet prep microscopic exams.
Prescribes treatment and medication by following established medical protocols and through consultation with supervising physician.
Maintains and reviews medical records periodically.
Does follow-up of patient lab results such as abnormal pap smears and reportable STD's.
Attends case conferences involving patients.
Attends continuing education programs to increase skills and knowledge.
Attends provider meetings at SRH and participates in quality improvement programs and team assignments
Follows OSHA standards of infection control under CDC guidelines endorsed by department, organization, and overseen by Infection Control Officer.
Provides safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity, quality and patient satisfaction standards.