Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant: Occupational Medicine, Malta, NY

Occupational Medicine

Full-Time , Varied shifts , Variable

Join our Occupational Medicine team!

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to Practice Full Time in Malta, New York

Compensation: $60.69 - $76.67

Schedule:

• Days Monday-Friday 8 variable hours per week.
• Coverage at our client medical facility in Malta expected with varying shifts this can include 3:00pm – 11:30pm.
• Work with another experienced PA.

Our Occupational Medicine team has developed a solid reputation for clinical excellence and compassionate care and provides care to diverse clientele including those in the semiconductor, transportation, and healthcare industries.

Our services range from routine pre-placement and respirator clearance exams to OSHA surveillance for asbestos, arsenic, cadmium, lead, and other exposures, hearing conservation programs, DOT and 19A exams, injury evaluation and management, and more.

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant serves as an additional patient care provider, augmenting and extending patient services provided by the health care team. The NP/PA will work closely with members of the team and have a reasonable amount of autonomy in the care and medical decision-making for patients.

A few highlights of responsibilities:

• Obtains, documents and updates medical history. Identifies health risks and needs. Performs physical examinations and conducts preventive screening procedures based on age and history. Formulates a differential diagnosis and plan of care based on history, physical examination, and clinical findings. Identifies needs of the individual, family, or community.
• Orders and review diagnostic tests. Identifies, prescribes, and manages pharmacological therapies.
• Determines effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of patient care outcomes.
• Reassesses and modifies plan of care as necessary to achieve medical and health goals.
• Makes referrals to other health professionals and community agencies. Admits/discharges to appropriate service.
• Participates in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to health care delivery.
• Serves on departmental and multidisciplinary committees, which influence or determine policies affecting advanced practice providers.
• Participates in and develops projects and quality improvement programs, as well as standards of care and practice.
• Maintains current level of knowledge relative to professional practice.
• Maintains all required professional documentation, such as license, certifications, infection control, ACLS/BLS, DEA as well as system requirements.
• Acts as resource to staff and implements educational programs, as needed.
• Participates in after-hour events for our clients both on-site and off-site.

What You Bring:

• License to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State, prior to credentialing
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to providing patient-first, high-quality service
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, a multispecialty group of 450providers including physicians and advanced practice providers, contributes significantly to the hospital’s continued growth and reputation for excellence.

Saratoga Hospital is a 171-bed independent, locally governed, thriving community hospital and a leading healthcare provider in the region. We have enjoyed continuous growth for more than a decade, along with a reputation for high quality, personalized, compassionate care. Since September 2004, Saratoga Hospital has maintained Magnet®recognition for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center—the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.

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