Physician Assistant
- Ref:
310800
- Type:
Direct Hire
- Location:
Manhattan, NY
- Industry:
Healthcare
- Job Level:
Experienced Non-Manager
- Pay:
$100,000.00 - 110.000.00
Opportunity Description
Provides admissions & annual physicals for outpatient chemical dependency program. Provides ongoing evaluation and intervention to clients as needed. Participates in interdisciplinary team discussions.
New graduates are encouraged to apply!
Company Information
Our client is a non-profit organization providing a complete range of treatments for opioids and other substance use disorders for New Yorkers living with addiction.
Job Duties
- Collects medical history at admission and performs annual physical examinations.
- Orders all required laboratory tests and other medical procedures and reviews results.
- Presents findings to physician for final admission diagnosis*. (*The determination of a two-year history of narcotic dependence and current physiological addiction must be made by a licensed physician. The final decision to accept a client for methadone treatment must be made and recorded in the client’s clinical record by a licensed staff physician.)
- Updates immunizations such as tetanus and influenza.
- Applies and interprets tuberculosis skin tests.
- Draws blood for admissions, annual evaluations and other tests as indicated.
Education
Graduate of a Physician's Assistant Program.
Bachelor’s Degree (BS) from a four-year college or university.
Experience & Skills Required
At least 1 year’s related experience and/or training as a Physician Assistant preferred.
New graduates are encouraged to apply!
Certifications
RPA license in the State of New York.
Benefits
Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Discounted Commuter benefits
Life insurance & Long term disability
Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program