Physician Extender

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical examinations.
• Develop differential diagnoses and establish working diagnoses.
• Interpret and correlate laboratory and imaging results.
• Formulate and implement treatment plans, consulting supervising physicians when appropriate.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including: joint and bursa aspirations/injection and tendon and trigger point injections
• Order and interpret diagnostic imaging (e.g., X-rays, DEXA, MRI, CT, bone scans) and EKGs.
• Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with NYS law.
• Apply medical knowledge to diagnose and manage disease processes, including symptom evaluation, medication management, and preventive care.
• Ensure accurate patient coding for billing, maintain detailed medical records, and manage medical supply inventory.
• Lead and support clinical team operations during shifts, including triage, treatment, and discharge coordination.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $112,000 – $125,000 annually
• Productivity Bonus: 7% on productivity receipts
• Continuing Medical Education (CME): Annual $2500 reimbursement provided
• Reimbursement for completion of RA and PsA intakes for participation in on-site Corevitas registry.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Funded by the Practice
• Retail: 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous vacation and sick leave
• Additional Coverages: Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

Requirements

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with current NYS licensure, registration, and DEA license
• Prior experience in rheumatology is preferred, but not required