Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Family Practice (Req 101055)
Whitney M Young Jr Health Center · Albany, New York, US
Description Be a part of the mission at Whitney Young Health (WYH) to provide high quality healthcare that is affordable and accessible to our diverse commun...
Job description
Description Be a part of the mission at Whitney Young Health (WYH) to provide high quality healthcare that is affordable and accessible to our diverse community. WYH has a robust benefits package including generous time off, affordable health, dental and vision insurance, 401k with safe harbor employer match, tuition reimbursement, term life insurance, commuter benefits and more! Providers eligible for loan repayment through the National Health Service Corp! GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA) functions in the primary care group coordinating medical care, providing medical supervision and direct patient care. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Responsibilities: - Provides primary care directly, emphasizing accessibility, health promotion, illness prevention and continuity of care to patients presenting with both minor and complex health issues. - Takes a complete history including medical, psychosocial, economic, relationship and family status. - Completes physical examinations, performs/orders appropriate diagnostic tests. - Discusses health concerns/diagnosis with the patient and together determines an appropriate plan of care. - Develops...