Pediatric Physician Assistant

Pediatric Physician Assistant

Location:

12-12 Seagirt Blvd, Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Premium Health is looking for outstanding candidates for the Physician Assistant position at our Pediatric practice.

Premium Health is committed to providing compassionate, culturally sensitive, comprehensive health care, and behavioral health services to everyone in the community in need, regardless of ability to pay. Through our services, we aim to achieve community wellness for the individuals and families we serve. Premium Health prioritizes a collaborative care approach and utilizes evidence-based treatment, thus achieving improved patient care and superior outcomes.

Premium Health is looking for a Physician Assistant to push the team to be more efficient, improve patient care, and have a lasting impact on the patient experience.

Time Commitment:

• Evening Shift (up to 9 PM)

Department: Pediatrics, 12-12 Seagirt Boulevard, Far Rockaway NY

The Physician Assistant is responsible for handling patient appointments and performing routine examinations to ensure patient health. Their duties include completing diagnostic tests to help diagnose and treat patients for injuries or illnesses, coordinating with other healthcare professionals to maintain updated medical records and speaking with their patients about healthy lifestyle choices for their age and circumstances. The Physician Assistant plays a crucial role in patient care, ensuring that it meets Premium Health’s CARE standards: Compassion, Agility, Respect, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Performing initial examinations, including physical exams and patient observations

• Prescribing medication, diagnosing illnesses and providing treatment

• Ordering, administering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests

• Communicating test results to patients and their families

• Recording patient medical histories

• Developing and implementing treatment plans

• Operating and maintaining medical equipment

• Dictating and documenting all patient interactions

• Notifying managing physician about unusual or unexpected events or problems

• Effectively communicating with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients, and families

Qualifications

• Master’s degree as a PA

• Current license/registration to practice

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion

• Ability to maintain highly confidential information

• Listening skills, empathy, and compassion

• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills

• Excellent organization and time management skills even while under pressure

• Ability to provide accurate, effective care in stressful situations

Benefits

•Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), NHSC Loan Repayment Program

• Paid Time Off

• Continuing Medical Education (CME)

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life coverage

• 403(b) Retirement Plans with employer matching

Compensation:

• Commensurate with years of experience and credentials, $50- $65 per hour