Physician Assistant

Job Opportunity: Physician Assistant

Are you a passionate and dedicated Physician Assistant seeking to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive community setting? The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. is looking for a compassionate and skilled Physician Assistant to join their team. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), the organization is devoted to offering comprehensive, affordable, and accessible healthcare to all individuals regardless of their ability to pay. This role presents a unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of underserved individuals and families in the Western New York community. The Physician Assistant provides primary healthcare to a select group of patients within their area of training/expertise, focusing on wellness promotion, illness prevention, and managing minor acute and stable chronic illnesses. They collaborate with the supervising Physician in accordance with education and state laws.

Responsibilities:

• Triage, diagnose, and treat illness and physical conditions within the specialty area of practice.
• Assess physical and psycho-social health status through medical history and physical examination.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests.
• Perform therapeutic and corrective measures, prescribe medication, and provide preventive health maintenance and education.
• Teach and counsel patients, families, and groups.
• Adhere to clinical policies and procedures, including infection control principles and confidentiality.
• Provide clinical direction to RNs, LPNs, and Medical Assistants.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Comply with guidelines set by the supervising physician and regulatory agencies.
• Perform special assignments as requested.
• Prepare written documentation as required and maintain necessary records.
• Direct, instruct, and evaluate physician assistant students.
• Attend meetings and ensure regular attendance.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Physician Assistant degree from an accredited University.
• Physician Assistant license registration certificate and DEA registration certificate for the relevant state.
• National certification in the specialty area.
• At least three (3) years of experience as a Physician Assistant.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Physical Demands:

• This role requires periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, and stooping.
• Evening work may be required.

Pay: $104,915 - $122,907 Note: This position is represented by 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.