Primary Care Norwich Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Primary Care Norwich Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital

United Health Services is seeking a Primary Care Norwich Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Norwich Primary Care department at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, NY. This position is benefits eligible.

Shift : Day

Hours per week : 40

Salary range :

Depends on Experience

Primary Care Norwich Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant / Overview

Experienced Primary Care NP or PA position available in Norwich, New York.

Looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant that will provide general medical care and treatment to patients in our medical facility, under direction of a physician. Perform physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physician. Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs. Record physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition. Discuss cases with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan. May refer patients to physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.

FNP or PA must possess current licensure in New York State.

UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital includes emergency care and medical clinic services such as inpatient and outpatient surgical care units, a women's health center and a maternity and obstetrics unit. Our Norwich hospital staffs an intensive care unit, general surgery, cardiology, diagnostic heart care center, orthopedics, diagnostic imaging and laboratory departments as well as a 24 hour physician-staffed emergency care department for the Norwich and Chenango County community. Other specialties at our medical clinic include GI (gastro-intestinal / gastroenterology), Podiatry and an Oncology treatment and infusion center. The hospital's second floor is specially designed with a senior living center and a wing dedicated for short-term rehabilitation.

Our Norwich hospital also provides services at an outpatient diagnostic imaging center and a freestanding physical therapy center.

UHS Chenango Memorial's primary care network is the county's central source for preventative and routine medical care. With primary care centers in Sidney, Sherburne, Oxford and Norwich, patients in rural areas have nearby access to quality primary care.

United Health Services is a family of health service organizations that exists to improve the health of the communities we serve by developing and maintaining a comprehensive and cost-effective health care system. A not-for-profit organization, located in the Southern Tier of Upstate New York with Primary and Specialty Care offices in many locations throughout Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Tioga counties.

Formed in 1981 through the consolidation of three community hospitals, United Health Services employs more than 6,000 people. As a teaching hospital, affiliated with the SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY and the Binghamton University Health Sciences Center, United Health Services trains over 75 physicians per year in residency and fellowship programs.

As a community-based system, the values that guide decision-making and behavior should reflect the culture of its communities and what they expect from their health care system. These values place special demands on all who are part of United Health Services.

Salary Range- $124,000- $145,800 Annually.

Plus Sign On Bonus

Key Responsibilities and Expectations

Education / Experience

Minimum Required :

• Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program or nurse practitioner program

Preferred :

License / Certification

Minimum Required :

Work Environment

Age of Patients Served

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