Physician Assistant

Job Description

Physician Assistant

Full-Time & Part-Time Openings Available | Urgent Care

Location: Downtown Brooklyn, NY

Schedule: Includes weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Reports To: Chief Medical Officer

Join a provider-led urgent care practice where teamwork, compassion, and quality patient care come first. Our owner is an active healthcare provider who understands the challenges of front-line clinical work and is committed to creating a supportive environment where employees can learn, grow, and make a meaningful difference in their community. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative setting where your contributions are valued and your development is encouraged.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced and patient-focused Physician Assistant to join our growing urgent care team. The ideal candidate is confident managing a broad range of acute illnesses and injuries, thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment, and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

This role is ideal for a Physician Assistant with experience in an urgent care, emergency medicine, ambulatory care, or high-volume family practice setting who enjoys working collaboratively and providing care to both pediatric and adult patients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and minor emergencies.
• Obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and develop treatment plans.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory studies, EKGs, and X-rays as permitted by practice protocols.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with New York State regulations and collaborative practice requirements.
• Provide patient education, discharge instructions, and follow-up recommendations.
• Document all patient encounters accurately and timely within the EMR.

Clinical Procedures

• Perform common urgent care procedures, including wound repair, incision and drainage, foreign body removal, splinting, suture/staple removal, and other procedures within scope of practice.
• Evaluate occupational injuries and work-related illnesses when applicable.
• Assist with urgent and emergent patient stabilization and coordination of higher levels of care when necessary.

Team Collaboration & Quality Care

• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, radiologic technologists, medical assistants, and clinical support staff.
• Serve as a clinical resource for support staff and participate in team-based patient care.
• Support quality improvement, patient safety, compliance, and operational initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based clinical practices and urgent care standard

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current, unrestricted New York State Physician Assistant license.
• NCCPA certification (PA-C) in good standing.
• Current DEA registration and prescribing authority (or ability to obtain).
• Current BLS certification.
• Current PALS certification or demonstrated experience treating pediatric patients.
• Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, ambulatory care, family medicine, or a comparable high-volume clinical setting.
• Experience evaluating and treating both pediatric and adult patients.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient care skills.
• EMR/EHR proficiency.

Preferred

• Urgent care experience.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Experience with occupational medicine and workers' compensation cases.
• Experience performing common urgent care procedures independently.
• Bilingual skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to perform clinical procedures requiring manual dexterity.
• Ability to respond quickly to urgent and emergent patient situations.
• Ability to lift, assist, and reposition patients when necessary.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Pay Range: $82.00 - 85.00 per hour (commensurate with experience, qualifications, certifications, and other job-related factors)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Bonus Potential
• Continuing education opportunities
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the role. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned, provided such duties are reasonably related to the position, operational needs of the organization, and consistent with applicable federal, New York State, and local laws.

A complete job description outlining the essential functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical requirements, and performance expectations of the position will be provided during the hiring process and upon offer of employment. Job duties and responsibilities may be modified from time to time based on business needs and in accordance with applicable law.

Nothing contained in this posting or any subsequent job description is intended to create an employment contract or guarantee of employment. Employment, if offered, will be on an at-will basis, meaning either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, genetic information, marital status, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, caregiver status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, New York State, or local law.