Physician Assistant - Nurse Practitioner - Staten Island, NY

Job Title: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Practice Development Manager
Location: On-site in Urgent Care
Schedule: Varying shifts of up to twelve (12) to fourteen (14) hours. Days, evenings, weekends, and holidays required.

Job Summary: The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is responsible for treating both pediatric and adult patients, thrives in a fast-paced urgent care environment, and demonstrates strong clinical judgment and excellent bedside manner. This role requires the ability to efficiently evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of urgent care conditions while delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

FLSA STATUS: This position is a non-exempt role under the Fair Labor Standards Act; thus, it is eligible to receive overtime compensation, as appropriate. Overtime requires prior approval from the supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Diagnose, treat, and manage acute illnesses and minor injuries
Evaluate and treat pediatric and adult patients 4 months and older
Perform minor procedures including suturing, splinting, incision & drainage, wound care and IVs
Manage orthopedic injuries and occupational medicine cases, work-related injury evaluations and, DOT/CDL exams
Interpret EKGs and X-rays
Prescribe medication in accordance with state regulations and clinical protocols
Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation
Practice evidence-based medicine and follow established clinical care standards
Collaborate with Supervising Physicians and clinical staff regarding complex medical cases and make appropriate referrals
Demonstrate excellent bedside manner
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
· Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the applicable state
· Active DEA license to be actively maintained throughout employment
· DOT Certification to be actively maintained throughout employment
· Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS, or PALS certification required
SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES
· Experience in urgent care or emergency medicine preferred
· Comfortable treating patients ages four (4) months and older
· Strong procedural skills including suturing, splinting, incision & drainage and IVs
· Proficiency in reading EKGs and X-rays
· Excellent communication, leadership, and patient satisfaction skills
· Ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
· Ability to push or pull in order to safely perform essential job duties
· Ability to bend and twist repetitively
· Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
Benefits:

- Medical Insurance: Anthem (Copay Plan, Coinsurance and High-Deductible Plan)

- Dental Insurance: Ameritas (Base Plan and Buy-Up Plan)

- Vision Insurance: EyeMed

- Flexible Savings Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit)

- Health Savings Accounts

- 401k

- Alfac

- Paid Time Off

*Benefits, except for sick time, are for eligible full-time employees only. Available within the first 12 months of employment as per plan rules, company policy and local, state and federal law. Subject to change.

Pay: $90.00 - $100.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
Staten Island, NY 10314 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
50% (Required)
Work Location: In person