Physician Assistant at Mitchell Martin
New York, NY
About the Job
Our client, a non-profit organization providing a complete range of treatments for opioids and other substance use disorders for New Yorkers living with addiction is looking form an Physician Assistant
Type: Full-Time/ Perm
Location: New York, NY
BASIC FUNCTION:
Provides admissions & annual physicals for outpatient chemical dependency program.
Provides ongoing evaluation and intervention to clients as needed.
Participates in interdisciplinary team discussions.
MAJOR DUTIES:
Collects medical history at admission and performs annual physical examinations.
Orders all required laboratory tests and other medical procedures and reviews results.
Presents findings to physician for final admission diagnosis*. (*The determination of a two-year history of narcotic dependence and current physiological addiction must be made by a licensed physician. The final decision to accept a client for methadone treatment must be made and recorded in the client's clinical record by a licensed staff physician.)
Updates immunizations such as tetanus and influenza.
Applies and interprets tuberculosis skin tests.
Draws blood for admissions, annual evaluations and other tests as indicated.
Sees clients with medical complaints, prescribes appropriate treatment and/or makes appropriate referrals.
Evaluates appropriateness of continued treatment on a regular basis pursuant to and in compliance with mandated regulations.
Evaluates client's reaction to medication and presents findings to physician.
Evaluates need for dosage change and makes recommendation to physician.
Reports all unusual medical occurrences with clients to the physician.
Provides primary emergency care to clients in treatment.
Reviews urinalysis results as required.
Records all appropriate notes and documents in the client's chart.
Assumes active role in interdisciplinary management of the client.
Participates in interdisciplinary staff conferences.
We offer excellent benefits including:
Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Discounted Commuter benefits
Life insurance & Long term disability
Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program
Training and other additional voluntary benefits
Please email: rosemarie.legaspi@hcmmi.com
RATE: 98K
Type: Full-Time/ Perm
Location: New York, NY
BASIC FUNCTION:
Provides admissions & annual physicals for outpatient chemical dependency program.
Provides ongoing evaluation and intervention to clients as needed.
Participates in interdisciplinary team discussions.
MAJOR DUTIES:
Collects medical history at admission and performs annual physical examinations.
Orders all required laboratory tests and other medical procedures and reviews results.
Presents findings to physician for final admission diagnosis*. (*The determination of a two-year history of narcotic dependence and current physiological addiction must be made by a licensed physician. The final decision to accept a client for methadone treatment must be made and recorded in the client's clinical record by a licensed staff physician.)
Updates immunizations such as tetanus and influenza.
Applies and interprets tuberculosis skin tests.
Draws blood for admissions, annual evaluations and other tests as indicated.
Sees clients with medical complaints, prescribes appropriate treatment and/or makes appropriate referrals.
Evaluates appropriateness of continued treatment on a regular basis pursuant to and in compliance with mandated regulations.
Evaluates client's reaction to medication and presents findings to physician.
Evaluates need for dosage change and makes recommendation to physician.
Reports all unusual medical occurrences with clients to the physician.
Provides primary emergency care to clients in treatment.
Reviews urinalysis results as required.
Records all appropriate notes and documents in the client's chart.
Assumes active role in interdisciplinary management of the client.
Participates in interdisciplinary staff conferences.
We offer excellent benefits including:
Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Discounted Commuter benefits
Life insurance & Long term disability
Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program
Training and other additional voluntary benefits
Please email: rosemarie.legaspi@hcmmi.com
RATE: 98K
