Per Diem Physician Assistant

Vocational Instruction Project•New York, NY

5h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Per Diem Physician Assistant position in an OTP Methadone Clinic. The role involves performing medical procedures and providing regular medical services for assigned clients. Responsibilities include conducting physical examinations, modifying methadone dosages under the supervision of a Medical Doctor, and performing follow-up evaluations. Extensive medical documentation is required, covering histories, diagnoses, referrals, laboratory results, and more. The Physician Assistant will also be responsible for managing blood testing, addressing clinical issues, and maintaining good working relationships with staff, clients, and visitors. The position requires attendance at annual in-services, participation in committees and meetings, and seminars for professional development.

Requirements

Current Physician Assistant License in the State of New York issued by the Bureau of Licensing – NYS DOE.
Maintain current certification.
DEA License
CPR/BLS/AED
Infection Control certification
Mandated Reporter certification
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to speak, read and write English.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations with appropriate referrals to Health Services and/or specialists.
Modify prescribed methadone dosage take home schedule with recommendations to Medical Doctor.
Conduct follow-up evaluation at weekly intervals for the first two weeks after admission to assess client adjustment to dosage and identify any drug idiosyncrasies or patient abuse.
Maintain comprehensive medical documentation, including medical and mental health histories, medication history, physical findings, diagnoses, referrals, laboratory orders and findings, electrocardiograms, diagnostic procedures, surgical histories, family histories, social and substance use histories, related psychosocial information, and other pertinent medical and mental health information.
Maintain logs as required.
Perform or supervise blood testing and review results.
Attend to concerning clinical and medical issues during client care.
Make recommendations for changing pick-up schedule, with final action by the Medical Director in consultation with administration and Nursing staff.
Maintain good working relationships with all staff, clients, and visitors.
Attend mandatory in-service annually.
Participate in various committees and meetings as requested.
Attend seminars to further professional development.
All other duties as assigned by the Medical Director and may take directions from other Department Administration.