Physician Assistant

Overview

Join MJHS, a large not‑for‑profit health system serving the Greater New York area, in Suffolk County, NY. MJHS offers a range of services including home care, hospice, palliative care, rehabilitation, nursing care, and research through the MJHS Institute for Innovation and Palliative Care. The organization also provides Elderplan/HomeFirst health plans for Medicare and dual‑eligible individuals. The MJHS Medical Associates, P.C. team—comprising Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, RN Case Managers, and LPNs—delivers care to Elderplan members residing in assisted‑living and long‑term‑care facilities as well as those living at home.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate primary clinical care services for assigned nursing‑home residents.
• Act as a resource and primary contact for members or their designated representatives regarding all aspects of the Advantage member care plan.
• Collaborate with physicians to deliver and coordinate primary care services to an assigned panel of Advantage members in participating long‑term‑care facilities.
• Ensure development of care planning and access to preventive care services in line with member and plan health‑outcome goals.
• Serve as a clinical resource to participating providers and facilities.
• Support team members and act as a clinical resource for providers and facilities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Valid NYS RN/NP or PA license, registration, and DEA certificate.
• One to two years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, including at least one year in a geriatric specialty.
• Previous clinical experience in acute, sub‑acute, and/or long‑term‑care settings preferred.
• Prior experience in managed care is a plus.

Skills

• Proficiency with computer applications, electronic medical records, and case‑management software.
• Strong knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Ability to develop care plans and coordinate preventive services.
• Effective communication with members, representatives, providers, and facility staff.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign‑on bonus or student‑loan assistance.