Physician Assistant

Bariatric Practice Opportunity

Our award-winning Bariatric Practice is based on providing exemplary customer service, while assisting patients to achieve their weight loss goals. With the support of our employees and our team of skilled bariatric surgeons, we use innovative systems to successfully get our patients on the path to improved health. We serve patients in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

Every day is an opportunity to grow and provide better outcomes at every level. Whether your interests lie as medical staff, administrative, facilities or marketing, every individual plays an important part in our success and the success of our patients. We are a fast-paced growing practice that is always looking for new talent and great employees to enhance our team.

You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:

Medical Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k & 4% Match, Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance, Paid Time Off and Sick Time, 7 Holidays, Career Growth & Development. Compensation starts $130,000.00 annually & ranges based on experience.

Responsibilities

• This position's home location is in the Islandia office, and travels to Good Samaritan (W. Islip) and St. Charles (Port Jefferson) for Surgery
• Interviewing, examining, and diagnosing patients' illnesses
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
• Prescribing medications and suggesting lifestyle changes
• Suturing skills, first assisting in the OR
• Reviewing and maintaining patients' medical histories and records and recording patients' progress
• Educating and counseling patients and their families
• Researching the latest treatments, innovations, advances and trends in the bariatric field
• Clinical training experience and the willingness to complete 100 hours of continuing education every two years to maintain certification
• A state license to practice Medicine
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Detail oriented with good problem-solving skills
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
• The ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy

Qualifications

• State Licensing
• Board Certified in Physician Assistant
• ACLS & BLS Certification
• Infectious Disease Certified
• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant
• Reliable Transportation and Ability to Travel to Required Locations