Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in New York City, Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester.

Advance your career and make a difference in the lives of medically underserved New Yorkers at the largest Federally Qualified Health Center network in the state. Join now and be eligible for a $3,500 Retention Bonus, productivity and quality incentive programs and participation in HRSA loan forgiveness program. Monday-Friday schedule (One evening per week and one Saturday per month may be required as well as on call rotation participation). Enjoy a rich benefits program as well as CME days, malpractice insurance coverage and the opportunity to grow with us!

Sun River Health is looking to hire an accomplished full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our team in New York, NY. The Physician Assistant is responsible for planning, evaluating, and delivering healthcare to adult and pediatric primary care patients in a busy Federally Qualified Health Center. Care is delivered in collaboration with on-site support staff, with an emphasis on preventative health and patient education. 

The current clinical team provides specialty care integrated within the practice. The Physician Assistant will have the option to continue this care with training provided. Current specialty care includes medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder, Hepatitis C treatment, HIV pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis, and gender affirming care.

Essential duties and responsibilities for a Nurse Practitioner:

• Take histories, perform physical examinations, give immunizations (in rare case on site nurse is unavailable), patient education and counseling.
• Order appropriate lab work and diagnostics; provide timely follow up on abnormal results.
• Diagnose and provide treatment for chronic conditions and minor illnesses. 
• Identify and categorize patient age-specific grouping of needs, such as those infants, adolescent, or geriatric patients.
• Attend patient case conférences as applicable. 
• Attend continuing education programs to increase skills and knowledge.
• Attend provider meetings and participate in quality improvement programs and team assignments.
• Follow OSHA standards of infection control under CDC guidelines endorsed by department, organization, and overseen by Infection Control Officer.
• Provide safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity, quality and patient satisfaction standards.
• Collaborate with other members of the Health Center in order to maintain high quality standards and achieve client satisfaction.

Minimum Education Requirement:

• Master’s Degree (PA)

Minimum Work Related Experience:

• 1 - 2 years in outpatient setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Active/Valid license, registration and certification as a Physician Assistant in New York State

Specialized Skills & Knowledge:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred) 
• Knowledge of and belief in Harm Reduction
• Knowledge of medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (preferred).
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the LGBTQ community, and practice of gender affirming medical interventions (preferred). 

Sun River Health is a network of over 40 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most. Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable services to patients in need no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status. Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.

Full time salary range: $130,000 - $135,000 will be prorated for part time