Physician Assistant - MAT and Infectious Disease / HIV
About The Position
Sun River Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive, integrated care at its Shirley, New York location. The role focuses primarily on Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), which makes up approximately 80% of clinical responsibilities, with the remaining 20% dedicated to HIV and other infectious disease care. The Physician Assistant works within their authorized scope of practice and in collaboration with a supervising or collaborating physician and a multidisciplinary care team to serve patients with substance use disorders, HIV, Hepatitis B/C, and other infectious diseases. Initially, the Physician Assistant will provide HIV care coverage for Riverhead patients through telehealth. As program needs evolve, the position is expected to include regular on-site coverage at both Shirley and Riverhead. The role may include preventive, acute, and chronic primary care using trauma-informed and harm-reduction approaches, HIV prevention services, patient education, medication management, referrals, and coordination with clinical and community partners. The position is listed as full-time at 35 hours per week, with part-time arrangements also considered. The annualized salary range for full-time employment is $134,661.80–$146,437.20; part-time compensation is prorated. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program, an active New York State Physician Assistant license, DEA registration, board certification, BLS certification, and MAT experience are required. Sun River Health is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center serving communities across New York. The organization describes its culture as supportive and collaborative, guided by respect, integrity, and excellence, and focused on providing care to underserved and vulnerable communities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Active and valid Physician Assistant license in New York State.
- DEA registration.
- Board certification as a Physician Assistant.
- BLS certificate.
- Experience in Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse patient population in a community health setting.
Nice To Haves
- MAT waiver experience and/or experience providing addiction medicine services.
- Experience in HIV care.
Responsibilities
- Take patient histories, perform examinations, order diagnostic procedures, and provide counseling and education.
- Provide Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), including assessment, treatment planning, medication management, monitoring, and recovery support.
- Provide preventive, acute, and chronic primary care using trauma-informed and harm-reduction approaches.
- Evaluate and manage HIV, Hepatitis B/C, sexually transmitted infections, and other infectious diseases within the Physician Assistant’s scope of practice.
- Support HIV prevention through screening, counseling, linkage to care, and PrEP and PEP services.
- Order laboratory testing, collect blood specimens, and perform approved point-of-care or office-based tests, as appropriate.
- Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and consultation requirements with the supervising or collaborating physician.
- Review and maintain medical records, manage orders, and follow up on laboratory and diagnostic results, including abnormal and reportable findings.
- Provide telehealth and in-person HIV coverage for Riverhead patients and support future coverage across Shirley and Riverhead.
- Coordinate referrals and collaborate with physicians, behavioral health providers, nursing, case management, care coordination, and community partners.
- Attend case conferences, provider meetings, and continuing education programs.
- Participate in quality improvement, population health, Genesis grant activities, team assignments, and performance initiatives.
- Follow OSHA infection-control standards and applicable CDC guidelines.
- Meet established productivity, quality, patient-safety, and patient-satisfaction standards.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and disability coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Commuter and transit benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Provider incentive compensation program based on patient visits and quality satisfaction
- Reimbursement for professional license, certification, and DEA fees
- Eligible employees may participate in federal and state loan repayment or loan forgiveness programs, including HRSA and NHSC programs
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Workforce Wellness Program
- Planetree Recognition Awards
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Job Type
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