Physician Assistant - Urgent Care - Peekskill - Part time

About Sun River Health

Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified Non‑Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. We provide comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see us, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.

Position

Sun River Health is currently seeking a part‑time Physician Assistant to join our Urgent Care team in Peekskill, NY.

Job Type: Part‑time

Hourly Rate: $73.99‑$76.88 / hour

Responsibilities

• 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 established medical protocols and through consultation with supervising physician.
• Maintains and reviews medical records periodically.
• Does follow‑up of patient lab results such as abnormal pap smears and reportable STDs.
• Attends case conferences involving patients, provider meetings at SRH and quality improvement programs and team assignments.
• Attends continuing education programs to increase skills and knowledge.
• Follows OSHA standards of infection control under CDC guidelines endorsed by the department, organization and overseen by the Infection Control Officer.
• Provides safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity, quality and patient satisfaction standards.

Minimum Education and Licensure

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Physician Assistant license in New York State, NCCPA certification and CPR/BLS certification

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of diagnostic and treatment procedures that nurse practitioners are trained to do and are necessary for practicing in health care centers.
• Competence in delivery of health care to patients (including preventative health education).
• Ability to collaborate with other members of the health center to maintain high quality standards and achieve client satisfaction.
• Ability to use bilingual communication in English and Spanish (orally and written) is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan
  
• Commuter and Transit Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Provider Incentive Compensation Program (Quality & Productivity)
• Professional License, Certification and DEA Fees Reimbursement

Why Join Sun River Health?

• Mission‑Driven Work: Be part of a proud network of care that offers high‑quality health and social support services to communities in need.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Supportive Environment: Culture promotes wellness, inclusivity and recognition, ensuring a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Community Impact: Make a difference in the lives of individuals and families by providing quality, affordable health care.

Mission and EEO Statement

The mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.

Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non‑disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable law.