Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem | Vassar College Job at Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY

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  • Vassar College
  • Poughkeepsie, NY

Job Description

Vassar College

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem

Department: Health Services Office
Duration of Position: Temporary
Work Schedule: Per Diem
Employee Type: Administrator
Posting Date:
Union Representation: Not Applicable
Posting Number: AS012P
Pay Rate: $65.00 per hour
Compensation:

About Vassar College

Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape .

Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect for differences. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the qualifications of a posting. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact careers@vassar.edu

Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.



Position Summary and Responsibilities

Vassar College has an opening for a per diem Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to assist the Student Health Service team in the performance of direct patient care services for our adolescent/young adult student population to include diagnostic and therapeutic services with physician supervision. Within the PA or NP Physician relationship, the mid- level practitioner exercises autonomy in medical decision making and services provided. This individual should have an advanced knowledge base and skills in health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, physical and psychosocial assessment and management of health and illness applicable to the care of college students. PA/NP will manage urgent/emergent care and triage as well as alcohol and substance abuse education and STD prevention programs for the Health Service.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform outpatient clinical care in collaboration with our medical staff.
  • Provide clinical oversight to our nursing staff.
  • Participate in on-call schedule.
  • Coordinate follow up of patients discharged from regional hospitals.
    Order diagnostic testing and therapeutic modalities such as lab tests, x-rays, EKGs.
  • Prescribe and administer medications under supervising/collaborating Physicians scope of practice.
  • Conduct sports physicals and travel screening.
  • Provide health counseling and education to student patients including substance and alcohol abuse and sexual health issues.




Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program required.
  • Current Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner licensure in the State of New York.
  • BLS certification recommended.
  • Must be able to function with a high level of autonomy, be self-motivated and detail oriented and possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills. Supervisory skills a plus.
  • Proficiency with computers is required and familiarity with electronic health records is desirable in addition to knowledge of New York State Regulations.
  • 3 years of experience in either Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Adolescent Medicine or College Health or related field.
  • Experience in psychiatric patient management a plus.




Special Instructions to Applicants

To complete your online application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter including your salary requirements, and contact information for three professional references. You will also have an option to attach your unofficial college transcript(s) and NY State license. The selected candidate will be required to present these documents at the time of hire. Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.





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About Vassar College

Founded in 1861, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country, Vassar is renowned for pioneering achievements in education, for its long history of curricular innovation, and for the beauty of its campus.

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