Per Diem - Physician Assistant

O.L.V. Human Services • Remote (PA, United States) • $200k - $250k / year • 3w ago

790 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna, NY 14218, USA Req #417

Thursday, September 5, 2024

OLV Human Services is a leading provider of behavioral health services dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and other behavioral challenges. We are committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based interventions that promote independence, inclusion, and overall quality of life for our clients. As we continue to expand our services, we are seeking a Licensed Behavior Analyst to join our dynamic team in the brand new Evaluation and Treatment Center located at 790 Ridge Rd, in Lackawanna!

Responsible to: Clinical Services Supervisor

Job Summary:
The Evaluation and Treatment Center utilizes a multi-disciplinary model and includes medicine, psychology, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and behavior therapy. The Physician Assistant will work alongside the Physician and child Psychologist to provide assessments, diagnostic and treatment services for children age 2 through 21 with:

Learning disorders and other school-related learning problems
Attention and behavioral disorders
Tics, Tourette syndrome, and other habit disorders
Regulatory disorders including sleep disorders, feeding problems, discipline difficulties, complicated toilet-training issues, enuresis (bedwetting), and encopresis (soiling)
Developmental disabilities including Down syndrome, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, and visual and hearing impairment
Behavioral and developmental problems complicating the full range of pediatric chronic illnesses and disabling conditions (for example, genetic disorders, epilepsy, prematurity, diabetes, asthma, cancer).

Essential Job Duties:
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including taking vital signs, reviewing medical history, and performing physical examinations
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses in patients ages 2 through 21
- Order and interpret laboratory work, imaging, etc.
- Develop and implement treatment plans, including prescribing medications and therapies
- Provide patient education on disease prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, and management of chronic conditions
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records
- Any other duty as assigned by your Supervisor.

Skills:
- Natural ability to connect with children and parents
- Good time management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Education Required:
Master's Degree from an accredited University in PA studies or higher

Minimum Experience Required:
At least 3 years’ experience working with children and families (preferred)

License/Registration/ Certifications Required:
- Physician’s Assistant, Certified (PA-C)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Physician Assistant Licensure

Training Requirements:
- New Hire Orientation
- On-going training from our Physician with expertise in the area of developmental and behavioral pediatrics

Physical Requirements:
- The constant physical demand of the position is sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, vision to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Employees need to be able to get on the floor and play.
- The frequent physical demands of the position are repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
- The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

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