Physician Assistant, Clinical Instructor, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology

Endocrine; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine invites applications for an outpatient diabetes Physician Assistant in the Endocrinology Division. The PA will work with physicians and nurses, perform exams, manage treatments, and educate patients on diabetes self-management based on national standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration, superior patient communication, and adherence to high standards of care. Background checks apply; non-tenure track position, FLSA exempt.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians and nurses.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient diabetes care under supervision.
• Perform physical examinations and develop/tune treatment plans.
• Respond to patient messages and coordinate referrals.
• Instruct patients on diabetes self-management per standards.
• Assist with interventional treatments as needed.

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

NYS Physician Assistant license

NCCPA Certification

CDE eligibility within 2 years

Tools

EMR

Job description

Stony Brook Medicine Physician Assistants are valuable members of the Endocrinology Division providing essential clinical services to our patient population. We are seeking candidates to provide coverage of our clinical service in the outpatient setting. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence. The Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism in the Department of Medicine is seeking an outpatient diabetes Physician Assistant who will work with physicians and nurses. Successful incumbent will demonstrate excellent communication skills as well as the ability to collaborate and resolve issues to achieve desired goals. Adhere to standards of care in diabetes management, perform a physical examination and make assessment and diagnosis based on this information as well as initiate, review and revise treatment plans and record and present data to the supervising physician. Assist physician with interventional treatments. Respond to incoming phone messages from patients and make call backs to patients who are reporting responses to their attending physician. Make referrals to other healthcare providers and/or consult the physician for further definitive therapy, order and evaluate appropriate non-invasive diagnostic tests and procedures. Instruct and counsel patients and family members regarding diabetes self-management principles based on recognized curricula and national standards of care. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Physician Assistant: Current NYS Physician Assistant license. Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited school. NCCPA Certification.
• Eligible to sit for and must pass the Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) exam within two years of employment.
• Must possess excellent oral, verbal, and written communication skills; customer service/interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, organizational skills, time management skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of post licensure experience as a Physician Assistant with experience in diabetes management and/or Internal Medicine.
• Experience with patient education in an outpatient setting.
• Knowledge of current clinical guidelines and standards from the American Diabetes Association, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American Association of Diabetes Educators.
• Previous experience with EMR.

Special Notes:

Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

Campus Description:

Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center's outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request . It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information,veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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