Physician Assistant - Urgent Care - Peekskill

Job description

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a per diem Physician Assistant at our Urgent Care in Peekskill, New York. Job Type: Per Diem: Hourly Rate: $80.00: Under supervision of physician, responsible for planning, evaluating and delivering the health care of patients on assigned service, emphasizing preventive health measures and education of patient; and other duties as assigned. Performs job duties in compliance with systems and job specific standards. - Takes histories, examines patients, orders and performs diagnostic procedures and provides patients with counseling and education. - Orders appropriate lab work draws blood for lab work and performs some lab tests such as throat culture plates and wet prep microscopic exams. - Prescribes treatment and medication by following es...