Physician Assistant

Vipservices; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a Physician Assistant in New York to perform medical procedures and provide ongoing medical services for clients. Candidates must possess a valid Physician Assistant License and DEA License, with excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include conducting physical examinations, modifying treatment plans, and maintaining comprehensive medical documentation. This role offers opportunities for professional development through mandatory seminars.

Qualifications

• Current Physician Assistant License is required.
• DEA License must be maintained.
• CPR/BLS/AED Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and make appropriate referrals.
• Modify methadone dosage and evaluate clients weekly.
• Maintain complete medical documentation for clients.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to speak, read and write Spanish

Education

Current Physician Assistant License in New York

DEA License

CPR/BLS/AED Certification

Tools

Infection Control Training

Mandated Reporter Training

Job description

Description

Perform Medical Procedures and Provide Regular Medical Services as Required for Assigned Clients

• Physical examinations with appropriate referrals to Health Services and/or specialists.
• Modify prescribed methadone dosage take home schedule with recommendations to Medical Doctor.
• Follow-up evaluation at weekly intervals for the first two weeks after admission to assess how well the client has adjusted to dosage and whether there is any evidence of drug idiosyncrasies or patient abuse.
• Medical documentation which includes but is not limited to the following:
• Medical and mental health histories
• Medication: current and past
• Physical findings
• Medical and mental health diagnoses
• Referrals to specialists
• Laboratory orders and findings
• Electrocardiograms
• Diagnostic procedures including imaging studies
• Surgical histories
• Family histories
• Social and substance use histories
• Related psychosocial information
• Other medical and mental health information as pertinent
• Maintain logs as required
• Performing or supervising the performance of blood testing with review of results obtained.
• Attend to concerning clinical and medical issues during client care
• Make recommendations for changing pick-up schedule but final action will be the responsibility of the Medical Director who will confer with administration and Nursing staff.
• Maintain good working relationships with all staff, clients and visitors.
• The P.A. is clinically supervised by the Medical Director and administratively responsible to the OTP Practice Administrator
• All other duties as assigned by the Medical Director and may take directions from other Department Administration

Perform Medical Procedures and Provide Regular Medical Services as Required For Assigned Clients

• Attend mandatory in-service annually.
• Participate in various committees and meetings as requested.
• Attend seminars to further 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
• Mandated Reporter
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to speak, read and write Spanish preferred.