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Sun River Health

Physician Assistant

Sun River Health, Amityville, New York, United States, 11701


Job Description

Under supervision of physician, responsible for planning, evaluating and delivering the health care of patients on assigned service, emphasizing preventive health measures and education of patient; and other duties as assigned. Performs job duties in compliance with systems and job specific standards.

Responsibilities

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Heath is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a Physician Assistant at our Amityville.

Under supervision of physician, responsible for planning, evaluating and delivering the health care of patients on assigned service, emphasizing preventive health measures and education of patient; and other duties as assigned. Performs job duties in compliance with systems and job specific standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Takes histories, examines patients, orders and performs diagnostic procedures and provides patients with counseling and education.Orders appropriate lab work, draws blood for lab work, and performs some lab tests such as throat culture plates and wet prep microscopic exams.Prescribes treatment and medication by following established medical protocols and through consultation with supervising physician.Maintains and reviews medical records periodically.Does follow-up of patient lab results such as abnormal pap smears and reportable STD's.Attends case conferences involving patients. Attends continuing education programs to increase skills and knowledge.Attends provider meetings at SRH and participates in quality improvement programs and team assignmentsFollows OSHA standards of infection control under CDC guidelines endorsed by department, organization, and overseen by Infection Control Officer.Provides safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity, quality and patient satisfaction standards.Minimum Education Requirement:

Bachelor's degreeNCCPA CertificationCurrent Registration to Practice in New York State.

Minimum Related Work Experience:

0-1 year

Salary Range: $134,661.80-$146,437.20Responsibilities for Internal Candidates

About Us

Sun River Health is a network of 43 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most. Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable services to patients in need - no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status. Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.