Physician Assistant

Helio Health; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 96,432 - 106,075; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance including dental and vision

Paid vacation and sick leave

401(k) plan with company match

Company paid short-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Utica is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to provide management and coordination of services for patients in treatment programs. Responsibilities include direct patient care, collaboration with staff and community agencies, and documentation of patient assessments. Candidates must be licensed, with experience in substance use treatment and prescriptive authority. Comprehensive employee benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Physician Assistant registered by the NYS Education Department.
• At least one year of experience or training in the treatment of substance abuse and/or dependency.
• Have prescriptive authority and a DEA number.

Responsibilities

• Work independently under supervision to provide patient care.
• Collaborate with community agencies and other medical service providers.
• Conduct medical examinations and monitor patient conditions.
• Document medical assessments and treatment plans.

Skills

Licensed Physician Assistant

Experience in substance abuse treatment

Prescriptive authority and DEA number

Job description

Overview

Helio Health is on a mission to treat and promote recovery from the effects of substance use, mental health disorders, and other behavioral healthcare issues. To support the mission of Helio Health, the Physician Assistant (PA) will provide management and coordination of services to service recipient/residents participating in, or who have completed our treatment programs.

The Physician Assistant will work on a Full-Time basis out of our Insights Residential Program.

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Pay: $70.00 - $77.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• The Physician Assistant works independently under the administrative supervision of the Service Director and the medical and clinical supervision of the Medical Director and/or Physician.
• The Physician Assistant works with patients, agency staff and volunteers, community agencies and other providers of medical/psychiatric services.
• Provide direct patient care of medical examination and monitoring, implementation of medical orders, diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
• Serve on special review and quality assurance committees as assigned.
• Provide and document medical consultation, assessment, examination, treatment planning and review consistent with agency policy and requirements.
• Other related assignments and duties consistent with training and experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Physician Assistant currently registered by the NYS Education Department.
• At least one year of experience or comparable training in the treatment of substance abuse and/or dependency.
• Have prescriptive authority and a DEA number.

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package Includes:

• Health insurance including dental and vision for employees and families.
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave - No Waiting Period for accruals.
• Paid holidays, including a floating birthday holiday.
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.
• Company paid short-term disability insurance.
• Company sponsored life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Helio Health provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, religion, national origin, citizenship, status as a victim of domestic violence, age, military or veteran status, handicap or disability, family medical history or predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, marital status, family status, political affiliation, felony conviction record, status as a victim of a crime, or status as an employee who has complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit, or any other categories, status or activity protected by federal, state or local law.

Salary and hourly compensation ranges are provided in accordance with NYS law and are based on Helio Health\'s good faith belief of what is accurate at the time of posting. Salary and hourly compensation offers are based on candidate\'s education level and experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager and program.