Physician Assistant - MAT and Infectious Disease / HIV

Sun River Health•Coram, NY

10h•$134,662 - $146,437•Onsite

About The Position

Sun River Health is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant for its Coram, New York location, with part-time arrangements also considered. The role focuses approximately 80% on Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and 20% on HIV and infectious disease care. Within the authorized scope of practice and in collaboration with a supervising or collaborating physician and multidisciplinary care team, the Physician Assistant provides integrated care for patients with substance use disorders, HIV, Hepatitis B/C, and other infectious diseases. Care includes preventive, acute, and chronic primary care using trauma-informed and harm-reduction approaches. The position includes onsite work in Coram and telehealth and in-person HIV coverage for Riverhead patients, with support for potential future coverage across Shirley and Riverhead. The stated full-time schedule is 35 hours per week; part-time arrangements may be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Active, valid Physician Assistant license in New York State.
DEA registration.
Board certification as a Physician Assistant.
BLS certificate.
Experience in MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment).
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 is strongly preferred.
Experience in HIV care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Take patient histories, perform examinations, order diagnostic procedures, and provide counseling and education.
Provide 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, dental, and vision insurance.
Life and disability coverage.
Retirement savings plan.
Commuter and transit benefits.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee discount program.
Provider incentive compensation program based on patient visits and quality satisfaction.
Reimbursement for professional license, certification, and DEA fees.
Professional development and education opportunities.
Eligible employees may participate in federal and state loan repayment or loan forgiveness programs, including HRSA and NHSC programs.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees’ job-related coursework at accredited institutions.
Workforce Wellness Program.
Planetree Recognition Awards.