Physician Assistant - Full-Time; 4161-631-N

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc.

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off (Vacation/Personal/S

Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Savings with Agency Match

Transit benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Student Loan Forgiveness

Training series

Job summary

Join Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. (CCBQ) as a Physician Assistant in Jackson Heights, NY. You will conduct primary care screenings, collaborate with the medical director and NPs, and provide health monitoring services for clients within our CCNS clinics.

This role emphasizes wellness, trauma-informed care, and integrated physical-mental health services. The position requires NYS PA licensure, NCCPA certification, and at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

NYS Licensed Physician Assistant (PA).
NCCPA certification required.
Minimum 1 year experience in primary care for individuals with mental health or substance use conditions.

Responsibilities

Perform primary care screenings and assessments.
Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners to provide monitoring services.
Order diagnostic tests and refer to external providers as needed.
Support chronic disease identification and monitoring.
Work with integrated care team to provide whole-person services.
Occasional evenings/weekends as needed.
Onsite clinic duties and patient care tasks.

Skills

NYS licensed PA

NCCPA certification

1+ year primary care with mentalhealth

Medicaid provider number

NYS PA program

EHR proficiency

Netsmart myEvolv

CCBHC knowledge

NYSOMH/OASAS regs know-how

Flexible hours including weekends

Physical stamina

Education

NYS-accredited Physician Assistant program

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Netsmart myEvolv

Job description

Physician Assistant

Jackson Heights, NY 11372

$5K Language Differential (applicable based on the need of the clinic & community)

When you join the CCBQ Team, you will have an impact on the lives of many. For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness. Our Clinics are community-based which offer a professional and welcoming environment for both clients and staff. The Clinics provide psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological therapy, as well as individual, group, family therapy, crisis intervention, medication management, case management and collateral sessions. Our staff members follow an approach to health care that emphasizes wellness, recovery, trauma-informed care, and physical-behavioral health integration.

Why you will enjoy being part of our team:

Competitive Salaries and Benefits
Professional Development
High Quality Supervision
Opportunities for Advancement

STATEMENT OF THE JOB

Under the direction of the Medical Director, perform primary care screenings and assessments, including gathering information from clients about their medical history and physical health symptoms.
In close collaboration with CCNS team of Nurse Practitioners, provide the allowable primary care screening and monitoring services, including:
- Health Physicals (New or Established Patients)
- OMH Health Monitoring (15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min)
- OMH Health Monitoring Group (30 min or 60 min)
- OMH or OASAS Smoking Cessation Treatment for an Individual (3-10 min or > 10 min)
- OMH Smoking Cessation Group (>10 min)
Work onsite at CCNS program to provide clients with outpatient primary care screening and monitoring of key health indicators and health risks.
Work closely with the Medical Director, Nurse Practitioners, and other staff to ensure that all clients are provided screenings related to the following conditions and health risk factors:
- HIV and Viral Hepatitis screening
- Basic vitals, medical history, and current physical health symptoms
- Body Mass Index (BMI), BMI percentile (for children and youth) and Nutrition/Exercise levels
- Chronic diseases screening
As needed, work with the Medical Director and the Team to order diagnostic testing (e.g., bloodwork at an external lab) and make referrals to external primary care providers to address more intensive primary care or specialty medical needs.
Support the identification and ongoing monitoring of individuals served who are living with chronic health conditions.
Closely collaborate with CCNS integrated care team to provide whole-person services (addressing everyone’s physical, mental health, and social needs), adjusting client services/treatment plans when needed to support overall wellness and recovery.
Perform other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

NYS Licensed Physician Assistant
Certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
At least 1 year experience providing primary care services to individuals living with mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders.
Medicaid Provider Number required
Have successfully completed a NYS-accredited Physician Assistance program.
Proficiency with statistical software and using electronic health records.
Experience supporting programs using the Netsmart myEvolv electronic health record preferred.
Knowledge of the CCBHC Demonstration program model and evaluation requirements preferred.
Knowledge of NYSOMH and OASAS regulations/requirements preferred.
Able to work flexible hours and days -including weekends/evenings/holidays when requested, according to needs of a 24/7 programs.
Regularly required to talk, hear, walk, stand, & sit.
Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds.