Physician Assistant (PA) - Substance Abuse / Primary Care

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