Urgent Care Physician Assistant - Impactful & Fast-Paced

Hawthorne Health Care Partners, Inc; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Hawthorne Health Care Partners, Inc. in Niagara Falls, NY is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join our urgent care team in a full-time role.

You will conduct patient assessments, assist in procedures, develop treatment plans, and educate patients, all while delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced hospital setting. The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited PA program, be NCCPA certified, and hold an active New York license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program is required.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Active New York state licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• Exceptional clinical skills and ability to practice independently within scope.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Patient-centered approach with empathy in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed patient assessments, including reviewing medical histories, performing physical examinations, and ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Assist physicians in performing minor surgical procedures and urgent medical interventions, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout the process.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians, adjusting approaches based on patient responses and outcomes.
• Educate patients about their health conditions, treatment choices, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness and prevention of future health issues.
• Maintain meticulous medical records that document each patient encounter, treatment plans, and follow-up care to ensure continuity of care.
• Act as a primary point of contact for patient inquiries, addressing concerns with compassion and professionalism.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care services and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication & teamwork

Patient-centered care

Independence in practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in PA program

Tools

EHR systems

Telemedicine platforms

Job description

Hawthorne Health Care Partners, Inc. in Niagara Falls, NY is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join our urgent care team in a full-time role.

You will conduct patient assessments, assist in procedures, develop treatment plans, and educate patients, all while delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced hospital setting. The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited PA program, be NCCPA certified, and hold an active New York license.