Physician Assistant / Administration / New York / Locum Tenens / Physician Assistant

Position Details:Title: Physician AssistantLocation: SUNY Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY, 10577Contract Length: 9 MonthsSchedule: 40 hours/weekShifts Available: Monday-Friday/8:30am-5:00pmKey Responsibilities: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.Requirements:Master?s DegreeNYS PA licensureCurrent certification by NCCPA or equivalent certifying bodyCPR/AED certification2 years post-licensure experience in primary care ambulatory setting serving adolescents/young adults preferredKnowledge and experience with electronic medical record systems, preferably Medicat)Job Types: Full-time, ContractPay: $125.00 - $130.00 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekEducation:Master's (Required)Experience:Physician Assistant: 2 years (Required)License/Certification:Physician Assistant License (Required)NCCPA (Required)CPR/AED certification (Required)Work Location: In person