Trillium Health

Position Title: Physician Assistant
Position Location:
259 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
United States

County: Monroe

Contact Name: Sherry Thomas
Contact Email:
Contact Phone: 5852104246
Contact Fax: 585-545-7226

CHCANYS Member Info: Member - Organizational

Position Description:
Trillium Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike, is a community health center offering access to affordable care for all, with a special focus on meeting the needs of LGBTQ people, communities of color, and underserved populations.
 
Nationally recognized for outstanding patient-centered care, the team at Trillium Health provides a wealth of knowledge and experience. Our expansive array of services, including testing and treatment, laboratory services, primary and specialty care, and an on-site pharmacy, makes it easier for patients and clients to receive the complete care they need, all in one place.
 
Our authentic commitment to diversity and inclusion is evidenced through our hiring practices, our employee programs, and our compassion for everyone we serve. Based in downtown Rochester, with satellite locations in Bath and Geneva, and MOCHA centers in Buffalo and Rochester, Trillium is deeply invested in building community. We proudly sponsor many other nonprofit organizations throughout the area and participate in a wide range of community events.
 
Trillium’s employee-centered company culture and exceptional benefits have contributed to impressive growth in recent years, raising our staff total to more than 250. We hope you will consider joining us on this upward path and becoming a part of the Trillium Health family.
 
We are currently recruiting for a Physician Assistant.
 
Key Job Responsibility Areas:
 
 
Clinical Requirements
 
 
 
Develops an acceptable practice agreement with a collaborating physician.
  • If Nurse Practitioner has more than 3600 hours of qualifying NP experience they can opt to the following:
  • Practice in accordance with a written practice agreement with a collaborating physician or practice and have collaborative relationships with a qualified physician or a New York State Health Department licensed healthcare facility.
  • Submits proof of the practice agreement with an appropriate physician, licensed to practice in New York State, to the State Education Department within 90 days of employment.
  • Utilizes the ANA Scope of Practice for The Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant and Standards of Practice for the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant statements reflecting the scope of practice.
  • Maintains appropriate credentials to practice at Trillium Health.
 
Patients
  • Primary Care - performs histories and physicals, routine and urgent office visits, reviews laboratory and test results, performs office procedures as experience and credentialing allow.
  • Education - provides health teaching to patients and families, participates in development and delivery of educational programs for area health care providers.
  • Health Promotion - provides information on nutrition and eating concerns, stress management, sexuality concerns, contraception, smoking cessation, chemical dependency and substance abuse.
  • Case Management - Participates actively as a member of the health care team and in weekly case management meetings.
  • Along with M.D./D.O providers, supervises clinical interventions provided by registered nurse staff
  • Continuing education activities include primary care and HIV/AIDS care, as well as related clinical care subjects (e.g. nutritional management, pain control, terminal care).
 
Miscellaneous
  • Requires the ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, races, sexual orientations and gender identities or expressions.
  • Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all patient, clients, proprietary, and protected information.
  • Employees are accountable for meeting performance standards of their departments. They participate in compliance audits and quality improvement plans.
  • Other specific duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a board certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. M.S. degree as a nurse practitioner in a National League for Nursing (NLN) accredited school of nursing. Current licensure in New York State as a Registered Professional Nurse and current certification in New York State as a nurse practitioner. National certification by the American Nurses' Association (ANA) (or other certifying body) as a nurse practitioner (adult or family, preferred). Or, M.S. degree in Physician Assistant studies and current certification in New York State as a Physician Assistant.
Experience working in community-based health care settings is also preferred. An understanding of EMRs is helpful. The ability to demonstrate teamwork and effective interpersonal relations skills is imperative. Excellent written/oral communication and computer skills are required.
 
Trillium Health offers employment to all employees & applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in employment on the basis of race, age, color, marital status, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, disability, veteran status, status as a domestic violence victim, genetic condition or predisposition, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Special Instructions:

apply online at https://www.trilliumhealth.org/en/291/job-openings



Compensation Type: Salary

Job Type: Nurse Practitioner_Physician’s Assistant


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