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Community Health Center of Buffalo

Physician Assistant

Pay: $104,915–$122,907/yr
Posted: 3 weeks ago
Location: Lockport, NY (Onsite)
Last Updated: 3 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 9/21/2026

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A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.

$137,698 / year median in New York

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

  • Job Summary:
  • Are you a passionate and dedicated Physician Assistant seeking to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive community setting?
The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. is looking for a compassionate and skilled Physician Assistant to join their team. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), the organization is devoted to offering comprehensive, affordable, and accessible healthcare to all individuals regardless of their ability to pay. This role presents a unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of underserved individuals and families in the Western New York community. The Physician Assistant provides primary healthcare to a select group of patients within their area of training/expertise, focusing on wellness promotion, illness prevention, and managing minor acute and stable chronic illnesses. They collaborate with the supervising Physician in accordance with education and state laws.
  • Responsibilities:
  • Triage, diagnose, and treat illness and physical conditions within the specialty area of practice.
  • Assess physical and psycho-social health status through medical history and physical examination.
  • Order and interpret laboratory tests.
  • Perform therapeutic and corrective measures, prescribe medication, and provide preventive health maintenance and education.
  • Teach and counsel patients, families, and groups.
  • Adhere to clinical policies and procedures, including infection control principles and confidentiality.
  • Provide clinical direction to RNs, LPNs, and Medical Assistants.
  • Participate in quality improvement activities.
  • Comply with guidelines set by the supervising physician and regulatory agencies.
  • Perform special assignments as requested.
  • Prepare written documentation as required and maintain necessary records.
  • Direct, instruct, and evaluate physician assistant students.
  • Attend meetings and ensure regular attendance.
  • Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications:
  • Physician Assistant degree from an accredited University.
  • Physician Assistant license registration certificate and DEA registration certificate for the relevant state.
  • National certification in the specialty area.
  • At least three (3) years of experience as a Physician Assistant
  • Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Physical Demands:
  • This role requires periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, and stooping. Evening work may be required.
  • Pay:
  • $104,915
  • $122,907
  • Note:
    This position is represented by 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.
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