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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

BRONX, NY, US

We are currently seeking Physician Assistants to join our esteemed UBA-WeCARE Program, a subsidiary of Montefiore Health System. WeCARE provides a continuum of services to help New York City – Department of Social Services – Human Resources Administration (NYC -DSS- HRA) referred cash assistance clients with medical and/or mental health conditions that affect their employability to attain their maximum levels of self-sufficiency. Individuals referred to WeCARE receive medical and psychosocial assessments to identify possible clinical and mental health conditions and social barriers that may affect their ability to participate in work-related activities. Based on the results of the assessments, a determination of an individual's functional capacity (FCO) is made and a customized service plan by our team is developed to provide a range of services tailored to meet a client's particular needs. An individual will be referred for a medical evaluation performed by a Physician Assistant only in certain circumstances, such as when a client disagrees with a functional capacity outcome (FCO) determination or when an FCO cannot be determined from the assessment. The Physician Assistant will function independently with physician and Medical Director oversight. As a part of our amazing team, you will be collaborating with physicians, psychologists, social workers, rehabilitation counselors, and substance use counselors.

Duties include:

• Obtaining medical histories
• Performing physical examinations
• Writing medical evaluation reports
• Interpreting diagnostic tests
• Formulating medical and mental health diagnoses
• Evaluating the need for work limitations or accommodations
• Making determinations of functional capacity with written justifications
• Provide clinical guidance for Social Security Administration disability applications, that are prepared by WeCARE Staff
• Provide medical history summary support letters for clients applying for disability with the Social Security Administration
• Retrieve medical documentation from electronic medical record systems such as EPIC

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Medical specialties:

• Family Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
• Primary Care

Position requirements:

• Master's Degree
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Registered as a Physician Assistant in New York State

Salary:

Starting Range: $133,960.00 - $165,110.00 yearly ($68.70 – $84.67 hourly), depending on experience.

7.5 Hours worked per day.

Paid Holidays, Vacations and Sick time included.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Excellent 1199 Benefits

Department:  CMO

Bargaining Unit:  1199

Campus:  MOSES

Employment Status:  Regular Full-Time

Address:  2432 Grand Concourse, Bronx

Shift:  Day

Scheduled Hours:  8:30 AM - 5 PM

Req ID:

Salary Range/Pay Rate:  $133,960.00 - $165,110.00 yearly ($68.70 – $84.67 hourly)

Department: CMO Bargaining Unit: 1199 Campus: MOSES Employment Status: Regular Full-Time Address: 2432 Grand Concourse, Bronx
Shift: Day Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM Req ID: 221578  Salary Range/Pay Rate: $0.00$0.00 $0.00 

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Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values of Montefiore. We are committed to recruiting and creating an environment in which associates feel empowered to thrive and be their authentic selves through our inclusive culture. We welcome your interest and invite you to join us. 

Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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