Physician Assistant - Per Diem

Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research•Calverton, NY

2d•$0 - $90•Onsite

About The Position

Wellbridge’s Physician Assistant serves as one of its primary general medical clinicians, working with an interdisciplinary team responsible for day-to-day campus operations and exceptional patient outcomes. The role assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients receiving care for substance use disorders and helps develop personalized treatment plans. It contributes to innovation, research-informed addiction care, and coordination among clinical, advocacy, residential, and legal teams. Patient care is performed on site. The role is per diem, pays a $90 hourly base rate, may receive applicable 10–15% shift differentials, and requires availability for 3–4 weekend days per month.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant studies.
Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in New York State.
BLS certification; ACLS or other certification as required by the department. Required certifications must be obtained within one month of employment.
Understanding of clinical risk.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Clinical experience providing treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders in an inpatient or residential environment.

Nice To Haves

Master of Arts (MA) degree preferred.
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and treat Wellbridge patients.
Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to oversee development of personalized treatment plans.
Support innovation by implementing approaches, using technology, integrating research, and educating staff.
Maintain knowledge of current addiction-care treatments, knowledge, and practices.
Support strategic efforts to identify opportunities for translational medicine and innovation.
Collaborate with the research team to develop a measurement-based care system that guides program improvement.
Participate in routine clinical team meetings.
Coordinate patient services with advocacy, residential, and legal teams.
Respond promptly to staff concerns.
Meet with program leadership to review issues affecting patient care, satisfaction, operations, and performance.
Assist with community presentations as applicable.
Manage and promote relationships with academic and research institutions to advance addiction research and training for nurses and nurse practitioners.
Maintain a safe, caring environment and deliver culturally sensitive care consistent with Wellbridge’s mission, vision, and values.
Perform patient care on site, move around patient care areas, communicate verbally about patient care, and use computers, phones, and general office equipment; update medical records while stationary for up to 30% of the time.
Occasionally lift and move medical equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.