Physician Assistant (PA) - Pediatrics

Oneida Health is seeking a full-time, experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing pediatric network. In this position, you will provide day-to-day outpatient pediatric care with 1 in 4 pediatric call (every fourth week). While on call, you will be responsible for responding to pediatric calls from our OB unit (via a 24-hour pager) and participating in nursery rounding in the morning as part of your clinic hours. This position includes paid training to support growth in clinical skills for managing obstetric and pediatric calls, as well as nursery rounding. Outpatient pediatrics or OB experience is a big plus. Your home address must be within a 30-minute driving time from 321 Genesee Street to meet the call requirement.  

Compensation: $120,000 to $150,000 per year based on experience
 

Come for the Salary, Stay for the Benefits:
We provide competitive pay and value experience. Oneida Health Employees enjoy free parking, and we're centrally located next to shopping, food services, and entertainment. The following are just some of our best employee benefits:

• Free Parking
• Employee Gym
• Generous Paid Time Off accruing day one
• 403 (b) matching
• No Deductible Health Insurance, Flex Spending, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement 
• CME Credits Reimbursement

What You’ll be Great At:

• Assessing and establishing a presumptive diagnosis and implementing treatment plans.
• Newborn evaluations, including reviewing prenatal records to identify risks for the infant and performing physical examinations.
• Making accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate, and prescribing appropriate medical therapy utilizing evidence-based practice.
• Prescribing, adjusting, or discontinuing medications or therapies as appropriate.
• Evaluating and reporting to physicians any circumstances, observations, or test results that present a significant risk to patient health or well-being.
• Performing procedures within the scope of practice of the physician assistant license.
• Communicating appropriate information to physicians, patients, PCP, and referring staff.
• Provide safe, ethical care and health education to patients and their families, instilling confidence in patients and acting as their advocates. 
• Providing an exceptional experience for our patients.

Why We’re The Right Fit For You:

Why are we so awesome, you ask? Here are just a few reasons why we think you would love it at Oneida Health:

• We care about our people. Our employees are our #1 asset; we will always invest in their growth.
• We offer multiple pathways to success through continued education and department promotion.
• Your safety matters! Providing safe work environments is always our approach.  
• With our technology investment strategy, we put the most advanced technology in your hands. Allowing you to do what you do best.
• We’re neat freaks. Oneida Health is consistently ranked among the top hospitals for safety and cleanliness, both regionally and nationally.
• We respect and encourage work-life balance.

Your Essential Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (Required)
• License:
  • NY Physician Assistant license (Required)
• Experience
  • Two years or more of Outpatient Pediatric or OB experience (Preferred)
  • New grads encouraged to apply