Physician Assistant

The Physician Assistant (PA) will provide management and coordination of services to service recipient/residents participating in, or who have completed our treatment programs.

The Physician Assistant will work on a Full-Time basis out of our Insights Residential Program.

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Pay: $70.00 – $77.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• The Physician Assistant works independently under the administrative supervision of the Service Director and the medical and clinical supervision of the Medical Director and/or Physician.
• The Physician Assistant works with patients, agency staff and volunteers, community agencies and other providers of medical/psychiatric services.
• Provide direct patient care of medical examination and monitoring, implementation of medical orders, diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
• Serve on special review and quality assurance committees as assigned.
• Provide and document medical consultation, assessment, examination, treatment planning and review consistent with agency policy and requirements.
• Other related assignments and duties consistent with training and experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Physician Assistant currently registered by the NYS Education Department.
• At least one year of experience or comparable training in the treatment of substance abuse and/or dependency.
• Have prescriptive authority and a DEA number.

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package Includes:

• Health insurance including dental and vision for employees and families.
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave – No Waiting Period for accruals.
• Paid holidays, including a floating birthday holiday.
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.
• Company paid short-term disability insurance.
• Company sponsored life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).