About this opportunity
Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc. lists this Physician Assistant opportunity in city of lockport, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Are you a passionate and dedicated Physician Assistant seeking to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive community setting? The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. is looking for a compassionate and skilled Physician Assistant to join their team. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), the organization is devoted to offering comprehensive, affordable, and accessible healthcare to all individuals regardless of their ability to pay. This role presents a unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of underserved individuals and families in the Western New York community.
The Physician Assistant provides primary healthcare to a select group of patients within their area of training/expertise, focusing on wellness promotion, illness prevention, and managing minor acute and stable chronic illnesses. They collaborate with the supervising Physician in accordance with education and state laws.
Responsibilities
Triage, diagnose, and treat illness and physical conditions within the specialty area of practice.
Assess physical and psycho-social health status through medical history and physical examination.
Order and interpret laboratory tests.
Perform therapeutic and corrective measures, prescribe medication, and provide preventive health maintenance and education.
Teach and counsel patients, families, and groups.
Adhere to clinical policies and procedures, including infection control principles and confidentiality.
Provide clinical direction to RNs, LPNs, and Medical Assistants.
Participate in quality improvement activities.
Comply with guidelines set by the supervising physician and regulatory agencies.
Perform special assignments as requested.
Prepare written documentation as required and maintain necessary records.
Direct, instruct, and evaluate physician assistant students.
Attend meetings and ensure regular attendance.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Physician Assistant degree from an accredited University.
Physician Assistant license registration certificate and DEA registration certificate for the relevant state.
National certification in the specialty area.
At least three (3) years of experience as a Physician Assistant
Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Physical Demands
This role requires periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, and stooping. Evening work may be required.
Pay
$106,953 - $127,816
Note: This position is represented by 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.
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