registered physician's assistant, part time - New York, NY , USA, United States - Lower Eastside Service Center

    Lower Eastside Service Center
    Lower Eastside Service Center New York, NY , USA, United States

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    Job Type

    Part-time

    Description


    BASIC FUNCTION:
    Provides medical services to clients within the scope of practice for a Registered Physician Assistant.


    MAJOR 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.
    • Updates immunizations such as tetanus and influenza.
    • Applies and interprets tuberculosis skin tests.
    • Draws blood for admissions, annual evaluations and other tests as indicated.
    • Sees clients with medical complaints, prescribes appropriate treatment and/or makes appropriate referrals.
    • Evaluates appropriateness of continued treatment on a regular basis pursuant to and in compliance with mandated regulations.
    • Evaluates client's reaction to medication and presents findings to physician.
    • Evaluates need for dosage change and makes recommendation to physician.
    • Reports all unusual medical occurrences with clients to the physician.
    • Provides primary emergency care to clients in treatment.
    • Reviews urinalysis results as required.
    • Records all appropriate notes and documents in the client's chart.
    • Assumes active role in interdisciplinary management of the client.
    • Participates in interdisciplinary staff conferences.
    • Fills in for other staff who are on leave.
    • Performs other duties as requested or assigned.
    • 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.

    SCHEDULE:
    Part Time, Flexible (21 hours / week)


    RATE:
    $50 - $55 / hour dependent on experience


    LOCATION:
    NY, NY 10002

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    Requirements

    QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

    • RPA license in the State of New York and Bachelor's degree (BS) from a four-year college or university; - 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    Salary Description

    $50 - $55 / hour