School Physician Assistant – Lead / Supervisor

Please note- The annual base salary range is $130k to $145k. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.

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We are seeking a dynamic, experienced Physician Assistant to serve as a Lead / Supervisor within our client’s School-Based Health Program. In this clinical and leadership role, you’ll oversee day-to-day health services operations across multiple school sites while providing high-quality, trauma-informed primary care to students K–12. The ideal candidate is a pediatric-experienced NP with strong leadership skills and deep knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid systems—driven by a passion to advance equitable healthcare access in underserved school communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric primary care and preventive services to students, including wellness exams, acute care, chronic disease management, and immunizations.
• Serve as clinical lead and mentor to a team of school-based NPs, RNs, and support staff.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations for school health personnel.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements including Medicare/Medicaid billing and reporting.
• Collaborate with school administrators, families, and community stakeholders to foster student wellness and health equity.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up with specialty providers and community-based supports.
• Lead and participate in care team meetings, case reviews, and clinical trainings.
• Promote trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and LGBTQ+-affirming care practices.
• Contribute to program development, health education efforts, and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant in the state of New York.
• Minimum 3–5 years of pediatric clinical experience—preferably in school-based, family medicine, or public health settings.
• Experience working with Medicare and Medicaid populations, including familiarity with relevant documentation and billing practices, is required.
• Previous supervisory or program coordination experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of adolescent health, school health regulations, and public health frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team leadership skills.
• Commitment to equity-driven care, with experience serving underserved and diverse populations.

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Atlas Search is a tri-state area recruitment agency, connecting new graduates, Advanced Practice Providers, Physicians and Nurse Leaders to hospitals, clinics, multi-specialty groups, nursing homes, managed care companies, private practices, and healthcare start-ups.

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