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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Community Care Physicians

West Coxsackie, NY
23 days ago
$100,000 - $150,000

Job Description

Albany Family Medicine seeks a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive patient care from Monday to Friday. Join a supportive team where you'll collaborate with physicians and play a vital role in managing patient health.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct examinations and write prescriptions under physician supervision
  • Collaborate with physicians to manage patient medical needs
  • Obtain health history and assess patient status
  • Order and perform laboratory diagnostic tests
  • Treat illnesses and provide therapies
  • Counsel patients and families on preventive health care
  • Participate in peer reviews and continuing education

Required Qualifications

  • License and active registration as a physician assistant or registered nurse/nurse practitioner in New York State
  • Bachelor's or equivalent degree in physician assistant studies or equivalent for nurse practitioners
  • Current certification by relevant certifying bodies (e.g., NCCPA for PAs, AANPCB or ANCC for NPs)
  • At least one year of experience as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner in ambulatory health care
  • Current CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least three years of professional nursing experience in an ambulatory setting for Nurse Practitioners

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurancePaid holidaysPaid time offRetirement planUp to $10,000 recruitment and retention bonus