Community Health Physician Assistant - Bilingual

Zufall Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zufall Health in Paterson, NJ seeks a licensed Physician Assistant to join our care team under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer. You will provide direct clinical care, perform assessments, deliver treatments, and coordinate patient management for Zufall Health Center patients and families.

Requirements include a NJ PA license, DEA/CDS registration, BLS, and bilingual English/Spanish; prior community health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in PA studies and NJ PA license required.
• Current PA certification and DEA/CDS registration.
• BLS certification and bicultural/bilingual abilities preferred.
• Minimum one year in community health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments with history and physical exams.
• Provide diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up within scope.
• Administer injections, immunizations, and wound care.
• Document care in EMR; collaborate with supervising physician.
• Educate patients and families on regimens and wellness.
• Coordinate referrals and access to community resources.
• Participate in on-call coverage as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

New Jersey PA license

DEA and CDS registration

BLS Certification

Current PA certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

EMR systems (Epic/NextGen)

Job description

Zufall Health in Paterson, NJ seeks a licensed Physician Assistant to join our care team under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer. You will provide direct clinical care, perform assessments, deliver treatments, and coordinate patient management for Zufall Health Center patients and families.

Requirements include a NJ PA license, DEA/CDS registration, BLS, and bilingual English/Spanish; prior community health experience is preferred.