Description

Do you want to be part of a leading, patient-centered organization where professionals come together to improve access to quality health care for all? At Oak Orchard Health, you can grow your career with the fulfilment and satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a difference in someone’s life. We have 8 medical offices located in communities throughout Western NY and we continue to expand and recruit top talent with our mission to ensure everyone has access to affordable, quality health care. Our diverse, highly skilled professionals are the reason for our success, from physicians to nurses to administrators and support personnel. If you’re passionate about serving all with excellence, equity, inclusion, respect, and dignity, we think you’ll fit right in!

We offer:

-Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible!

-Flexible schedule that promotes a healthy work life balance!

-Competitive wages!

-Comprehensive benefit package (health/vision/dental) that starts the first of the month after your hire date!

-Retirement Plan 403(b) with a competitive company match

-Organizational support of continuing education and professional development!

-Company paid life Insurance!

-Generous PTO package that includes Vacation time, Sick time, Personal Days, Floating Holidays, and Company paid holidays!

Provide full scope of primary care services, which fall under his/her field of training under the supervision of a Primary Care Physician including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventative care and health maintenance to patients. In addition, a Physician Assistant is a member of the Oak Orchard Health Care Team. As a lead clinical member of the Care Team interacts with other care team members that promotes trust and mutual respect among all team members. They must be cognizant of, and comply with, all Oak Orchard Health policies and procedures, as well as pertinent state and federal regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Under supervision of MD/DO leads the Care Team in medical decision making.
• Perform HPI and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and direct counseling for each patient on a plan for treatment.
• Prescribe medication in accordance with New York State statute and professional practice guidelines.
• Perform minor surgical procedures.
• Generate referral for patients requiring services outside the scope of direct primary care.
• Evaluates patient related data (incoming reports, telephone encounters, messages, labs, diagnostic imaging, EKG) and directs follow-up in a timely manner.
• Completes timely and accurate chart documentation (as outlined in employment contract).
• Adhere to Oak Orchard Health scheduling guidelines and productivity standards.
• Participate in staff outreach and off-site health care programs in the Oak Orchard Health service area as assigned by the Chief Medical Director.
• Comply with the Oak Orchard Health Infection Control plan, which includes personally utilizing universal precautions. Ensure compliance by support staff.
• Participate in peer review, assigned quality assurance projects.
• Regularly participates in departmental, provider, staff and other meetings as assigned.
• Assist in updating Oak Orchard Health protocols and principles of practice as requested.
• Assist in outside medical public relations functions.
• Must maintain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of New York including, but not limited to, all applicable narcotics licensure (including DEA) required for the full exercise of medical staff membership and clinical privileges at Oak Orchard Health.
• Maintain board certification in area of specialty.
• Utilize CME to remain updated on evidence based primary care.
• Any other reasonable requests by management.

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Commitment to creating a positive team environment and working effectively with others.
• Understand and maintain HIPAA confidentiality.

Required Education and Experience:

• Current New York State medical license.
• Current DEA certification.
• Board eligible or board certified. If board eligible at time of hire, must be board certified
• within 18 months of hire date.
• Current CPR certification.