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Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country Physician Assistant - Pediatrics in Gouverneur, New York
Physician Assistant - Pediatrics
Gouverneur, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=77+W.+Barney+Street+Gouverneur+NY+USA+13642)
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Reports to:Supervising physician / Practice Manager
Rate of pay:$99,200 - $124,000 annually for full-time status; part-time or per diem status will be prorated based on scheduled hours
Work schedule:Flexible within Monday - Friday, daytime hours of Health Center; no evenings, weekends, major holidays, or on-call; full-time, part-time, or per diem schedules are available
Position Summary:Provides pediatric services to individuals referred to the Health Center.
Primary Responsibilities:
Conducts initial examinations with recommendations for treatment and follow-up care to individuals.
Conducts follow-up examinations with recommendations for any changes in the care plan.
Prescribes medications as condition indicates within the scope of licensure.
Makes appropriate referrals when necessary.
Discusses the medical area of the treatment plan with the individual, parents, relatives/advocates, or guardians.
Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary clinic team to ensure the medical needs of patients are met.
Maintains confidential medical records.
Assures referral and/or consultation with collaborating physician.
Assures compliance with all regulations of health and clinical services.
Assures standards of medical care.
Assist nursing staff in providing emergency first aid, crisis intervention, and infection control policies.
Assure review of medical care provided and recommended by the collaborating physician.
Perform any other duties agreed upon with the Director.
Requirements
Current, registered NYS Physician Assistant license (soon-to-be licensed PAs are welcome to apply)
Current Board certification
Current DEA certification
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
Excellent hand-eye coordination.
Ability to sit for long periods.
Ability to tolerate extensive exposure to computer monitor/screen.
Ability to tolerate extensive use of computer keyboard.
Sign-on bonus:Negotiable
Benefits:
Community Health Center of the North Country offers eligible employees excellent, affordable benefits options. Options include medical, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Term Life/AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, 401(k), and other elective programs. We also offer generous time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time, as well as paid holidays.
Providers joining us may be eligible for additional benefits such as signing bonuses, a week of CE time and allowance for CE expenses, license and certification fee reimbursement, and more. We also offer flexible schedules, ample support staff, and a comfortable, family-friendly work environment.
Community Health Center of the North Country is an NHSC-approved work site.
Salary Description
$99,200 - $124,000 annually