NURSE PRACTIONER - PEDIATRIC/ ADULT/ FAMILY PRACTICE
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides well and acute/chronic care to patients in a primary care setting within the scope of their specialty. The NP is responsible for complete evaluation and documentation of the health status of his/her patients. The NP has a physician collaborator to support him/her as they provide this care. The NP is involved in the education of patients and families. The NP will practice to the full scope of his/her license to provide care to a diverse population.
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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT – PEDIATRIC/ADULT/FAMILY PRACTICE
The Physician Assistant (PA) for Primary Care, Adult and Pediatrics, provides both well-care and acute/chronic care to patients across all ages, from infancy through adulthood, in a primary care setting or age limits within the scope of their license. The PA is responsible for the comprehensive evaluation and documentation of the health status of patients, ensuring high-quality care throughout their lifespan. The PA has a supervising physician to support him/her as they provide care and collaborates with other healthcare professionals, including specialists, to deliver holistic and coordinated care. The PA educates patients and their families on health management, preventive care, and treatment plans. The PA will practice to the full scope of his/her license to provide care to a diverse population.
Requirements
Current license to practice in NYS. Must maintain credentialing and privileges as granted by the Board of Directors and the Health Center. Must maintain current DEA registration. Is not excluded to participate as a provider in the Medicaid and Medicare Programs.
Benefits:
Group health/dental/vision, agency funded voluntary life insurance, 403b available upon hire, with match after one year. Generous vacation and sick time.
NHSC Loan Repayment Program Eligible
*NCFHC is an equal opportunity employer*
North Country Family Health Center is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center, one of 1,400 in the country. Community Health Centers offer "one-stop shopping" - primary and preventive healthcare visits, dental, and mental health services; case management; insurance enrollment; and WIC services... all conveniently located, coordinated, and tailored to meet patient's needs. We provide you with high quality, patient-centered, affordable, and accessible care. Our staff can help guide you through the complex healthcare system to help you get the care you need from us or others. North Country Family Health Center believes everyone deserves high quality, affordable healthcare. We accept private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and offer a sliding fee scale for patients based on family size and income. We are dedicated to reducing barriers to care such as cost, lack of insurance, and transportation. This Health Center receives Health and Human Services funding and has Federal Public Health Service deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.
