Job Description
Physician Assistant / Opioid Treatment Program- Bronx, NY (#3139)
✦Health Insurance (which includes medical, hospitalization, pharmacy, vision and dental coverage for you and your family.
✦Life insurance coverage (100% employer paid)
✦$96,162.75 / yr
Must have a minimum of 1 years experience.
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Physician Assistant to fill an opening with a Residential Facility (FQHC) located in Bronx, New York
Requirements of the Physician Assistant:
✦Must have a current NYS License
✦Active DEA License
✦Should have current CPR/BLS/AED
✦Must be board-certified
✦Should be a Mandated Reporter
✦Excellent written and oral communication skills
✦Ability to speak, read and write Spanish is preferred
Benefits of the Physician Assistant:
✦The salary for this position is $96,162.75 / yr
✦This is a Full-time position
✦11 paid holidays
✦25 PTOs ( up to 10 accrued unused PTO days can be carried over to next calendar days
✦Health Insurance (which includes medical, hospitalization, pharmacy, vision and dental coverage for you and your family.
✦Tax-deferred Childcare and Medical Plans
✦HRA
✦Life insurance coverage (100% employer paid)
✦Commuter Benefit ( mass-transit or parking expenses via MasterCard)
✦Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
✦Retirement Savings Plan
✦Tuition reduction rate on continuing education
✦Other Benefits
✦Dress down Fridays
✦Discounted gym membership
✦Annual holiday party
✦Annual staff appreciation day
✦Annual wellness week* where employees are encouraged to join events such as activities for self-care, nutrition, mental health, and physical health
✦1199 Union for employees who work in our Opioid Treatment Program
✦Plum benefits
✦Ongoing training for staff
✦Annual staff surveys to recommend changes and share suggestions
✦AFLAC
Responsibilities of the Physician Assistant:
✦Physical examinations with appropriate referrals to Health Services and/or specialists.
✦Modify prescribed methadone dosage take home schedule with recommendations to Medical Doctor.
✦Follow-up evaluation at weekly intervals for the first two weeks after admission to assess how well the client has adjusted to dosage and whether there is any evidence of drug idiosyncrasies or patient abuse.
✦Medical documentation which includes but is not limited to the following:
✦Medical and mental health histories
✦Medication: current and past
✦Physical findings
✦Medical and mental health diagnoses
✦Referrals to specialists
✦Laboratory orders and findings
✦Electrocardiograms
✦Diagnostic procedures including imaging studies
✦Surgical histories
✦Family histories
✦Social and substance use histories
✦Related psychosocial information
✦Other medical and mental health information as pertinent
✦Maintain logs as required
✦Performing or supervising the performance of blood testing with review of results obtained.
✦Attend to concerning clinical and medical issues during client care
✦Make recommendations for changing pick-up schedule but final action will be the responsibility of the ✦Medical Director who will confer with administration and Nursing staff.
✦Maintain good working relationships with all staff, clients and visitors.
✦The P.A. is clinically supervised by the Medical Director and administratively responsible to the OTP Practice ✦Administrator
✦All other duties as assigned by the Medical Director and may take directions from other Department ✦Administration
✦Attend mandatory in-service annually.
✦Participate in various committees and meetings as requested.
✦Attend seminars to further professional development.
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a nationwide recruitment agency, matching both new grads and advanced practitioners to hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices.
If you would like to learn more about other opportunities we offer, please call our office: (800) 608-4025 or submit your Resume/CV to us.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 96,162.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Full time, Private practice, Work at office,