Long Island Select Healthcare, Inc.
Family Physician Assistant
Long Island Select Healthcare, Inc., Smithtown, New York, United States
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Family Physician Assistant
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Long Island Select Healthcare, Inc.
Long Island Select Healthcare, Inc. provided pay range This range is provided by Long Island Select Healthcare, Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $125,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr
About Company Long Island Select Healthcare Inc. (LISH) is a comprehensive network of community health centers. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides Article 16 and 28 clinic services at 8 locations across Suffolk County, New York. We are a multi-specialty healthcare provider caring for our community through Primary and Specialty Medical Care, Dental, Behavioral Health, Audiology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology. We currently provide care to over 7,000 patients and have an annual operating revenue of $22m.
LISH is a forward-thinking, community-oriented organization! We are a certified NYS Patient-Centered Medical Home, with a mission to make a difference in our community. Our unique offerings include a robust Chronic Care Management program, Telemedicine & Virtual Care services and integrated Primary & Behavioral Healthcare.
About the Role The Family Physician Assistant plays a crucial role in delivering comprehensive healthcare services to patients of all ages within the Long Island Select Healthcare Inc. facilities. This position involves collaborating closely with physicians to assess, diagnose, and treat a variety of medical conditions, ensuring that patients receive high-quality care tailored to their individual needs. The Family Physician Assistant will also be responsible for educating patients about their health, preventive care, and managing chronic conditions, thereby promoting overall wellness in the community. By maintaining accurate medical records and following up on patient progress, this role contributes significantly to the continuity of care. Ultimately, the Family Physician Assistant is dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes and fostering a supportive healthcare environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies or a related field.
Current certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) and valid state licensure.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in family medicine or primary care settings.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or other languages.
Responsibilities
Assessment and diagnosis of patients presenting with various clinical problems and complaints.
Provide relevant information about the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Chronic Care Management program (CCM) program to patients.
Obtain a waiver for Medically Assisted Treatment for patients with substance use disorders within 60 days of hire.
Become proficient in telemedicine and provide care via this platform as required.
Assist in the educational growth of the agency by allowing students to shadow as needed.
Participate in committees such as Quality assurance, peer review and root cause analysis, providing periodic input into workflow and improvements.
Devise, implement and evaluate plans of care utilizing sound clinical judgments based on assessment of the physical, psychological and emotional needs of the clients.
Consult, refer and collaborate with other disciplines involved in delivering total patient care.
Document all activity utilizing appropriate medical record forms.
Participate in ongoing educational programs to maintain clinical skills and proficiencies.
Skills The required skills for this position include strong clinical assessment abilities, excellent communication skills, and organizational skills. Preferred skills, such as bilingual proficiency, enhance the ability to connect with a diverse patient population, improving overall patient satisfaction. Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems streamlines documentation and enhances the efficiency of patient care.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Travel This job may require you to travel between clinic sites depending upon scheduling needs.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Non-profit Organizations, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices
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Family Physician Assistant
role at
Long Island Select Healthcare, Inc.
Long Island Select Healthcare, Inc. provided pay range This range is provided by Long Island Select Healthcare, Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $125,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr
About Company Long Island Select Healthcare Inc. (LISH) is a comprehensive network of community health centers. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides Article 16 and 28 clinic services at 8 locations across Suffolk County, New York. We are a multi-specialty healthcare provider caring for our community through Primary and Specialty Medical Care, Dental, Behavioral Health, Audiology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology. We currently provide care to over 7,000 patients and have an annual operating revenue of $22m.
LISH is a forward-thinking, community-oriented organization! We are a certified NYS Patient-Centered Medical Home, with a mission to make a difference in our community. Our unique offerings include a robust Chronic Care Management program, Telemedicine & Virtual Care services and integrated Primary & Behavioral Healthcare.
About the Role The Family Physician Assistant plays a crucial role in delivering comprehensive healthcare services to patients of all ages within the Long Island Select Healthcare Inc. facilities. This position involves collaborating closely with physicians to assess, diagnose, and treat a variety of medical conditions, ensuring that patients receive high-quality care tailored to their individual needs. The Family Physician Assistant will also be responsible for educating patients about their health, preventive care, and managing chronic conditions, thereby promoting overall wellness in the community. By maintaining accurate medical records and following up on patient progress, this role contributes significantly to the continuity of care. Ultimately, the Family Physician Assistant is dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes and fostering a supportive healthcare environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies or a related field.
Current certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) and valid state licensure.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in family medicine or primary care settings.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or other languages.
Responsibilities
Assessment and diagnosis of patients presenting with various clinical problems and complaints.
Provide relevant information about the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Chronic Care Management program (CCM) program to patients.
Obtain a waiver for Medically Assisted Treatment for patients with substance use disorders within 60 days of hire.
Become proficient in telemedicine and provide care via this platform as required.
Assist in the educational growth of the agency by allowing students to shadow as needed.
Participate in committees such as Quality assurance, peer review and root cause analysis, providing periodic input into workflow and improvements.
Devise, implement and evaluate plans of care utilizing sound clinical judgments based on assessment of the physical, psychological and emotional needs of the clients.
Consult, refer and collaborate with other disciplines involved in delivering total patient care.
Document all activity utilizing appropriate medical record forms.
Participate in ongoing educational programs to maintain clinical skills and proficiencies.
Skills The required skills for this position include strong clinical assessment abilities, excellent communication skills, and organizational skills. Preferred skills, such as bilingual proficiency, enhance the ability to connect with a diverse patient population, improving overall patient satisfaction. Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems streamlines documentation and enhances the efficiency of patient care.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Travel This job may require you to travel between clinic sites depending upon scheduling needs.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Non-profit Organizations, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices
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