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Physician Assistant (PA) Adolescents
Horizon Juvenile Center, 560 Brook Avenue
Bronx,
NY
10455
US
2025-02-24
2025-04-17
Department: Physician Assistant (PA)
Job Number: 6557
Pay Rate: $170000-170000
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Description
Our client, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to providing high-quality healthcare to all patients, is hiring a Physician Assistant to deliver primary care services to adolescents in a secure detention facility. This role is ideal for a provider who thrives in a challenging yet meaningful healthcare environment. The provider must be comfortable working under strict security measures, including no cell phone access. Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts (Wed, Sat, Sun | 7 AM – 7 PM)
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care
- Provide comprehensive primary care to adolescent patients, ensuring their safety and well-being in a secure setting.
- Conduct medical history evaluations, physical exams, and diagnostic assessments.
- Develop and implement treatment plans using diagnostic data.
- Perform routine well-care exams and gynecological evaluations, as indicated.
- Prescribe medications and educate patients on proper usage and side effects (parent/guardian consent required when applicable).
- Administer immunizations and assist with phlebotomy as needed.
- Order and review lab results, adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Coordinate referrals to specialists and track follow-up care.
- Complete all required documentation (medical forms, court orders, ACS-mandated paperwork).
- Collaborate with physicians and specialists for consultation and referrals.
- Provide emergency care to facility employees when necessary.
Administrative & Compliance
- Supervise medical assistants on-site, ensuring efficiency and patient flow.
- Participate in case conferences and peer reviews to discuss patient care and treatment strategies.
- Assist the Medical Director in developing medical protocols and forms.
- Adhere to clinical guidelines and facility policies.
- Engage in patient advocacy and outreach to support overall health initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
- Licensed and registered as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) in New York State.
- 1+ years of experience as a PA or NP (detention center experience not required).
- Background in Acute Care, Family Health, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Community Health, or related fields preferred.
- Fluent in English; Spanish proficiency is preferred.
- Ability to work in a high-security environment with strict regulations.
Why Join Us?
- Mission-driven organization dedicated to providing healthcare to underserved populations.
- Work in a unique setting that offers professional growth and meaningful impact.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Andrea Gould
Recruiter
Andrea Gould is a highly motivated self-starter with 6 years of experience in healthcare. She began her career as a direct care worker at an inpatient psychiatric facility. Andrea then moved on to become the Program Coordinator of the Adult Unit. In this role, she helped manage nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and was a point of contact for physicians, social workers, and nurse practitioners.
Learn more about Andrea, Tal Healthcare Employee Biography
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Physician Assistant (PA) Adolescents
Horizon Juvenile Center, 560 Brook Avenue Bronx, NY 10455 US
Job Description
Our client, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to providing high-quality healthcare to all patients, is hiring a Physician Assistant to deliver primary care services to adolescents in a secure detention facility. This role is ideal for a provider who thrives in a challenging yet meaningful healthcare environment. The provider must be comfortable working under strict security measures, including no cell phone access. Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts (Wed, Sat, Sun | 7 AM – 7 PM)
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care
- Provide comprehensive primary care to adolescent patients, ensuring their safety and well-being in a secure setting.
- Conduct medical history evaluations, physical exams, and diagnostic assessments.
- Develop and implement treatment plans using diagnostic data.
- Perform routine well-care exams and gynecological evaluations, as indicated.
- Prescribe medications and educate patients on proper usage and side effects (parent/guardian consent required when applicable).
- Administer immunizations and assist with phlebotomy as needed.
- Order and review lab results, adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Coordinate referrals to specialists and track follow-up care.
- Complete all required documentation (medical forms, court orders, ACS-mandated paperwork).
- Collaborate with physicians and specialists for consultation and referrals.
- Provide emergency care to facility employees when necessary.
Administrative & Compliance
- Supervise medical assistants on-site, ensuring efficiency and patient flow.
- Participate in case conferences and peer reviews to discuss patient care and treatment strategies.
- Assist the Medical Director in developing medical protocols and forms.
- Adhere to clinical guidelines and facility policies.
- Engage in patient advocacy and outreach to support overall health initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
- Licensed and registered as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) in New York State.
- 1+ years of experience as a PA or NP (detention center experience not required).
- Background in Acute Care, Family Health, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Community Health, or related fields preferred.
- Fluent in English; Spanish proficiency is preferred.
- Ability to work in a high-security environment with strict regulations.
Why Join Us?
- Mission-driven organization dedicated to providing healthcare to underserved populations.
- Work in a unique setting that offers professional growth and meaningful impact.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.
#LI-AG1
Meet Your Recruiter
Andrea Gould
Recruiter
Andrea Gould is a highly motivated self-starter with 6 years of experience in healthcare. She began her career as a direct care worker at an inpatient psychiatric facility. Andrea then moved on to become the Program Coordinator of the Adult Unit. In this role, she helped manage nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and was a point of contact for physicians, social workers, and nurse practitioners.
Learn more about Andrea, Tal Healthcare Employee Biography