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Physician Assistant

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Job Description:

Our boutique urgent care center is currently seeking an experienced Full-Time Urgent Care Physician Assistant to join our dynamic and energetic team. We offer a comprehensive range of urgent care services.

Responsibilities And Duties:

- Conduct physical exams and assessments of patients with urgent, emergent, and non-urgent medical conditions.

- Select, order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, including X-rays, in collaboration with supervising physicians.

- Analyze reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients, seeking consultation with supervising physicians when necessary.

- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury, collaborating with supervising physicians.

- Refer patients to primary care physicians or specialists when appropriate.

- Document notes in the EMR system, prepare reports, maintain records, and handle related correspondence.

- Proficiency in IV placement is preferred.

Ensure clinical practice compliance with Managed Care/HMO, Federal and State guidelines, facility guidelines, the Department of Health, and other governmental agencies.

Qualifications:

- Current license to practice medicine in New York State.

- Preferably two years of clinical experience in an urgent care setting, emergency room, or family practice office.

- Board Certified or Board Eligible.

- DEA license with no restrictions.

License:

- NYS NP (Required)

Knowledge:

- Knowledge of medical coding.

- Familiarity with the principles and practice of urgent care medicine.

- Understanding of occupational health medicine principles and practices.

Skills:

- Proficiency in common PC applications, including Internet, Email, Microsoft Office, and EMR software.

- Strong ability to interact effectively with patients, medical staff, administrative staff, and the public.

- Excellent customer service skills.

- Effective prioritization and time management skills.

- Strong ability to plan, organize, delegate, and supervise.