Physician Assistant

Position Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) provides comprehensive, high‑quality primary and acute healthcare services to students within a Children's Aid School‑Based Health Center (SBHC), working collaboratively with a supervising physician and interdisciplinary care team to promote the health, well‑being, and academic success of children and adolescents. Serving as the clinical lead for the assigned SBHC site, the PA oversees day‑to‑day clinical operations, supports medical staff performance and development, ensures compliance with New York State Department of Health (DOH) regulations and clinical standards, and fosters a patient‑centered, equitable care environment.

$120,000/year - $130,000/year

• Understand and promote Children’s Aid’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values, ensuring all clinical care aligns with organizational policies, procedures, and a commitment to equitable, family‑centered care.
• Provide comprehensive primary healthcare services to pediatric and adolescent patients within the scope of practice of a licensed Physician Assistant and in collaboration with the supervising physician, as required.
• Obtain comprehensive medical, developmental, and psychosocial histories and perform age‑appropriate physical examinations to assess patient health and developmental status.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic health conditions by developing and implementing evidence‑based treatment plans, recognizing when consultation with the collaborating physician or referral to specialty care is appropriate.
• Order, interpret, and document appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, screenings, and preventive health services.
• Administer routine childhood and adolescent immunizations in accordance with New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) guidelines and maintain compliance with the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program.
• Provide treatment for minor illnesses and injuries, ensuring timely consultation with the supervising physician when clinically indicated.
• Deliver patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and healthy lifestyle practices to promote positive health outcomes.
• Provide timely outpatient follow‑up care, including reviewing emergency department visits, hospitalizations, specialty referrals, and telephone consultations to ensure continuity of care.

• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, behavioral health providers, school personnel, administrative staff, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, high‑quality patient care.
• Support the daily clinical operations of the School‑Based Health Center (SBHC) by serving as a clinical resource to staff and promoting efficient, patient‑centered service delivery.
• Assist in monitoring site productivity and patient access to ensure organizational performance goals are achieved while maintaining high standards of clinical quality and patient satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete electronic medical records and required statistical, regulatory, and operational documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Participate in after‑hours on‑call coverage on a rotating basis, as assigned.

• Partner with the SBHC Program Manager to support continuous quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with NYSDOH standards, clinical protocols, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies.
• Support regulatory compliance activities, including emergency preparedness, environmental safety reviews, documentation requirements, quality assurance activities, and timely submission of required reports and meeting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA, HITECH, OSHA, infection prevention, and control standards, and regulated medical waste requirements.
• Participate in the ongoing review, evaluation, and enhancement of clinical protocols, workflows, and evidence‑based practices to improve patient outcomes and operational…