Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

About the role

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides adult primary care and gender affirming care for Evergreen Health's Primary & Specialty Care practice, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient‑centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examinations and diagnostic tests
• In accordance with medical protocols, evaluates test findings, makes initial medical diagnosis and develops and implements a therapeutic plan consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the patient
• Records findings of physical and developmental assessment with timeliness and accurateness
• Identifies abnormalities that require further study and proceeds with all aspects of follow-up care
• Initiates first-line medical care plan within defined protocols and discontinues therapeutic regimens as per protocol
• Develops appropriate primary care health regimens for patients utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach
• Makes appropriate referrals to other healthcare providers and consults with or refers patient to physician as per treatment protocols

Requirements

• Master's degree
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State
• Certification as a Family Adult Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Association or other approved certifying agency (for FNP candidates) or passage of the PANCE (for PA candidates)
• Current BLS certification

Skills

• Experience utilizing EMR software (Medent preferred)
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations

Benefits

• Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans for you to choose from
• Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you
• Paid Time Off package that equals 4 weeks of time in your first year
• 403b with a generous company match
• Paid parking or monthly metro pass
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid lunch breaks

Schedule

Full-time