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Overview
At Essen Health Care, we care for that!
As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program.
Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!
Job Summary
Job Summary: The Physician Assistant will support the doctors’ work and actively facilitate patients’ recovery. You will apply medical techniques and principles under the direction of a physician and you will deal with a diverse set of patients offering them care and encouragement.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Take medical histories
- Perform physical exams, including skin cancer screening exams
- Diagnose and treat skin conditions, such as acne, eczema, and rosacea
- Order and interpret tests
- Perform biopsies, wide excisions, and cryotherapy
- Develop treatment plans
- Prescribe medication
- Provide information about preventive care
- Perform certain minimally and non-invasive cosmetic procedures, such as Botox injections, laser skin resurfacing, and mild or moderate chemical peels
- Assist in surgeries, such as Mohs surgery
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Master’s Degree required
- Active New York license as a Physician Assistant and at least 6 months of working experience as a PA in Dermatology
- Currently New York Controlled Substance and Drug Enforcement Registration
- Master’s degree
- Graduate of an approved PA Program and a post-graduate training program in surgery or at least one-year equivalent work experience
- Current Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Emergency Medicine / Family Practice/Acute Care
- DOT, BLS, ACLS Preferred
- Bilingual a plus – Spanish
- Proven work experience as a physician assistant or nurse
- Knowledge of EMR Systems preferred
Salary: $120,000-$150,000
Equal Opportunity Employer
Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $151,730.00 – $167,706.00 per year
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Education:
- Master’s (Required)
Experience:
- Dermatology: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bronx, NY (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bronx, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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