Join Our Team: Physician Assistant Role in College Health!

Physician Assistant Discover an exceptional opportunity as a Physician Assistant at Purchase College, where you will be at the forefront of student health care! Collaborate with a dedicated team to provide primary medical care, perform diagnostic procedures, and support the well-being of vibrant young minds. Engage in a stimulating environment that values continued education and community outreach. This role offers the chance to make a profound impact on public health, shaping futures and fostering wellness among the next generation! M-F 8:30a - 5p Unpaid Lunch Break Some Holiday work, No Overtime or travel required Parking Provided for a fee College health service staff physician assistant is responsible to provide primary health care for the students of the college under the supervision of a licensed physician, to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and work in collaboration with the Medical Director, or in the Director's absence, a staff physician or refer to local Urgent Care or hospital emergency room as needed. Specific duties include: 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. Additional specifications, qualifications, experience or skill levels: Master's Degree NYS PA licensure Current certification by NCCPA or equivalent certifying body CPR/AED certification 2 years post-licensure experience in primary care ambulatory setting serving adolescents/young adults preferred Knowledge and experience with electronic medical record systems, preferably Medicat Workforce staffing company, New Wave People, Inc. is a Small Business Administration Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) launched in 2000. We are a professional staffing agencies agency offering our clients and job seekers the best services in the industry.