Nephrology Physician Assistant - Bronx, NY (#3418)
- Location: Bronx, NY
- Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (minimum of 3 days for Part-time)
- Salary: $135,000 - $150,000/yr
About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.
Position Overview:
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Nephrology Physician Assistant to fill an opening with a multi-specialty practice located in Bronx, New York. This role offers the opportunity to provide specialized care to patients with kidney-related conditions in a collaborative and supportive outpatient setting.
Why Join Us?
- Work Schedule: Flexible options available—open to full-time or part-time positions (minimum of 3 days for Part-time).
- Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive multi-specialty practice environment.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes for individuals with chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and other renal conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, and renal function evaluations.
- Assist in the diagnosis and management of kidney-related conditions such as chronic kidney disease, hypertension, electrolyte imbalances, glomerulonephritis, and end-stage renal disease.
- Order, interpret, and analyze diagnostic tests including blood work (creatinine, BUN, GFR), urinalysis, and imaging studies.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising nephrologist.
- Prescribe medications, including antihypertensives, diuretics, and phosphate binders, as appropriate.
- Educate patients and families on kidney disease management, dietary modifications (fluid, sodium, potassium, phosphorus restrictions), medication adherence, and when to seek emergency care.
- Coordinate care with dialysis centers, transplant teams, and other specialists within the multi-specialty practice.
- Monitor patient progress through regular follow-up visits and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in electronic medical records.
- Stay current with advancements in nephrology through continuing medical education and collaboration with supervising physicians.
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Requirements
Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Licensure: Must have an active New York State license. Must be board-certified or board-eligible.
- Experience: At least 1 year of experience as a Physician Assistant (not necessarily in Nephrology). Nephrology experience is a plus but not required.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in patient assessment, diagnostic test interpretation, medication management, and electronic health records. Willingness to learn nephrology-specific procedures and treatments.
- Soft Skills: Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive annual salary range of $135,000 - $150,000/yr
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings
- Commuter Benefits program
- Malpractice insurance coverage
- Loan repayment
- Flexible schedules
- Stable Employment
- Exclusive 20% Discount Tuition Reduction with local College