Position Details :
- Title : Physician Assistant
- Location : SUNY Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY, 10577
- Contract Length : 9 Months
- Schedule : 40 hours / week
- Shifts Available : Monday-Friday / 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm
Key Responsibilities :
Provide primary medical care for the students of Purchase College. This entails eliciting the history of the present illness / complaint, including past medical, developmental, psycho-social history as warranted and performing a physical examination to further inform the diagnosis.Record the relevant information in the patient chart.Order and perform in-house diagnostic tests and those done at a commercial lab.Order and facilitate other diagnostic tests and consultations with specialists as needed.Inform patients of results and counsel them as to interpretation, needed treatment and follow-up.Based on diagnosis, prescribe medication as appropriate, counsel and educate patient about their medical problems and medication.Perform in-house procedures, e.g., nebulizer treatments, wound care / dressings, venipuncture, ppds and injectables among other procedures provided at Health Services.Assist in coordinating functions of the department.Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and in-service webinars when offered.Participate in continuing education programs relevant to college health.Implement policies and decisions as directed by the Medical and / or Administrative Directors and follow established protocols.Assist in development of sources of medical information for staff and patients.Participate in college community activities (e.g., student / staff outreach programs and professional development, college committee work) as time allows.Requirements :
Master?s DegreeNYS PA licensureCurrent certification by NCCPA or equivalent certifying bodyCPR / AED certification2 years post-licensure experience in primary care ambulatory setting serving adolescents / young adults preferredKnowledge and experience with electronic medical record systems, preferably Medicat)Job Types : Full-time, Contract
Pay : $125.00 - $130.00 per hour
Expected hours : 40 per week
Education :
Master's (Required)Experience :
Physician Assistant : 2 years (Required)License / Certification :
Physician Assistant License (Required)NCCPA (Required)CPR / AED certification (Required)Work Location : In person