Physician Assistant [Urgent Search] Position Available In Madison, New York

Job Description:

Job Description

FIRST POSTING TO ENROLLED ONEIDA TRIBAL MEMBERSONLY

Salary is Negotiable After successful completion of theprobationary period, employee will receive off probation wageincrease.

Summary:

Under direct supervision of the MedicalDirector, provides independent primary care in a variety ofclinical settings to a specified population of non-emergencypatients. Provides consultation and advice to others as ahighly-specialized practitioner. Maintains confidentiality of allprivileged information. Continuation of this position is contingentupon funding allocations.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide and managedirect patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations,assessments, diagnoses and treatment within subspecialty practicefor a specified patient population. 2. Prescribe pharmaceuticals,other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate toassessed medical conditions. 3. Function independently within theestablished protocols, under the professional medical supervisionof a local physician licensed to practice in the State ofWisconsin. 4. Secure a health and developmental history frompatient or parents; record findings and formulate criticalevaluations. 5. Differentiate between normal and abnormal findingsto recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional or mentalproblems. 6. Identify and manage specific illnesses as directed bySupervisor. 7. Conduct specialty clinics, including but not limitedto, well?baby, well?child, ambulatory care and reproductive health.8. Provide direct psychological nursing care in the presence ofillness or disability in order to maintain life, provide comfort,reduce stress and enhance coping abilities. 9. Refer patients toother specialists and to relevant patient care components asappropriate. 10. Order test for lab and ancillary services todetermine cause of patient condition. Develops treatment plan forcondition. 11. May train and supervise medical students andresidents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, asappropriate. 12. Follow established departmental policies,procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvementobjectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection controlstandards. 13. Participate in specified health promotion, educationand/or prevention programs. 14. Provide treatment plans; writeappropriate orders, including those for narcotics, stimulants, anddepressant drugs. 15. Obtain patient histories and develop patientcare charts, ensuring completeness and accuracy. 16. Provideshealth education to patients and families. 17. Provide directpsychological medical care in the presence of illness or disabilityin order to maintain life, provide comfort, reduce stress andenhance coping abilities. 18. Enhance professional growth anddevelopment through participation in educational programs, currentliterature, in-service meetings, and workshops. 19. May performclinical research related to specific operations. 20. Contribute toa team effort and accomplishes related results as required. 21.Adhere to all Tribal Personnel Policies and Procedures, TribalStandard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plansand Policies. 22. Maintain strict department security,confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of thedepartment. 23. The above duties and responsibilities are not anall-inclusive list but rather a general representation of theduties and responsibilities associated with this position. Theduties and responsibilities will be subject to change based onorganizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Education Requirement –

Or A Closely Related Field:

Education with

Equivalent Qualifications:

Essential:

Master’s DegreeCredentials:

Essential:

• Driver’s License Personal & TribalVehicle

Insurance Required Nonessential:

• Driver Safety TrainingWorking conditions:

Essential:

• Sit frequently
• Walk frequently
• Stand frequently
• Reach frequently
• Stand occasionally
• Bend/stoop occasionally
• Kneel occasionally
• Crouch Occasionally
• Crawl occasionally
• Lift 31-50 pounds occasionally
• Move 31-50pounds continuously
• Medical office setting with potential patientexposure
• Exposure to dangerous materials and situations
• Exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations thatrequire following extensive safety precautions
• Wear protectiveclothing
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens
• Exposure to latexproducts
• Evening and weekend work may be required
• Work extendedhours
• Work irregular shifts Other information:

EQUAL EMPLOYMENTOPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

– The Oneida Nation does not discriminatebased on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age ordisability status in employment or the provision of services.

However, individuals of Indian ancestry and Veterans will be givenpreference by law in employment. Continuation of this position iscontingent upon funding allocations. Must maintain strict security,confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of thedepartment. Must adhere to all Oneida Nation Personnel Policies andProcedures, Oneida Nation Standard Operating Procedures, and Areaand Program Strategic Plans and Policies. Must pass a backgroundcheck to meet Employment Eligibility Requirements. If applicable,must pass a background check to meet Oneida Nation/State Compactand/or Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance, and may be required toobtain a temporary license and/or Gaming license as a condition ofemployment. Must be willing and able to obtain additional relatededucation and training. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen andadhere to the Nation Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy. ATuberculosis (TB) Screening and/or a 2 step TB Skin Test isrequired within thirty (30) days of employment. Must provide a copyof diploma/degree, license, or certification upon employment.

ITEMSTO BE SUBMITTED

1. Must provide a copy of diploma, license,degree, or certification upon employment. 2. Background informationdisclosure form (BID) form. 3. Employees are required to have proofof seasonal Influenza vaccination; medical or religious exemptionmay be requested upon hire.