Physician Assistant (PA) - Substance Abuse / Primary Care
Tandym Health
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$110 to $110 annual
About this job
A health services organization in New York City is seeking a licensed Physician Assistant to provide care for patients receiving medication-assisted treatment along with primary care services at an addiction medicine clinic. About the Opportunity: - Schedule: Monday to Friday - Hours: Standard business - Setting: In-person, ambulatory clinic Responsibilities: - Conduct admissions and annual physicals for opioid treatment program patients - Prescribe and monitor medication-assisted treatment and antagonist therapy for new and ongoing patients - Provide primary care, urgent care, HIV care, and hepatitis care as needed - Take comprehensive patient histories and develop appropriate assessments and treatment plans - Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, care planning, and referrals to specialty services - Maintain timely, accurate medical record documentation and provide patient education and counseling Qualifications: - Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program - Current NYS registration as a Physician Assistant (PA) - DEA registration - Buprenorphine waiver - Experience working with chronically ill patients and individuals with substance use disorder - Knowledge of internal medicine, HIV medicine, hepatitis and liver disease, and addiction medicine Desired Skills: - Experience in an addiction medicine or opioid treatment program setting - Familiarity with preventive health guidelines and infection-control practices - Strong communication, documentation, and patient education skills