Surgical Physician Assistant — Collaborative, Growth-Focused Care

Health First Medical Center; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan options (401k/IRA)

Paid Time Off

Family Leave policy

Disability benefits

Training and development support

Job summary

Health First Medical Center in Cortland, NY seeks a dedicated Physician Assistant to join the Surgical Center team. This full-time role focuses on primary care within a surgical context, including pre- and post-operative assessments and patient education.

You will collaborate with five MDs and five other PAs/Nurse Practitioners, with a standard 40-hour week from Monday to Friday, finishing at 5:00 PM. Requirements include a Bachelor's in PA studies, NY PA license, PA-C with PANCE, and DEA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies is required.
• PA-C certification (PANCE) is required.
• New York State PA license is required.
• DEA registration is mandatory to prescribe medications.
• Minimum of two years of PA experience in a clinical setting, preferably including surgical or urgent care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough physical examinations and evaluate patients’ histories to diagnose conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests including labs and imaging.
• Diagnose a wide range of health conditions and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and monitor efficacy and safety.
• Maintain accurate medical records and manage patient scheduling.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and preventive care.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• Engage in professional development and stay updated with medical advances.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant studies

PA-C with PANCE certification

New York State PA license

DEA registration

Job description

Health First Medical Center in Cortland, NY seeks a dedicated Physician Assistant to join the Surgical Center team. This full-time role focuses on primary care within a surgical context, including pre- and post-operative assessments and patient education.

You will collaborate with five MDs and five other PAs/Nurse Practitioners, with a standard 40-hour week from Monday to Friday, finishing at 5:00 PM. Requirements include a Bachelor's in PA studies, NY PA license, PA-C with PANCE, and DEA