Physician Assistant

2 days ago


Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States OLV Human Services Full time
Job Title: Physician Assistant - Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

OLV Human Services is a leading provider of behavioral health services dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and other behavioral challenges.

Job Summary:

The Evaluation and Treatment Center utilizes a multi-disciplinary model and includes medicine, psychology, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and behavior therapy.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments, including taking vital signs, reviewing medical history, and performing physical examinations
  • Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses in patients ages 2 through 21
  • Order and interpret laboratory work, imaging, etc.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans, including prescribing medications and therapies
  • Provide patient education on disease prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, and management of chronic conditions
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
Requirements:
  • Master's Degree from an accredited University in PA studies or higher
  • At least 3 years' experience working with children and families (preferred)
  • Physician's Assistant, Certified (PA-C)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Benefits:
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Rewarding work environment
  • Health, dental & vision insurance options
  • Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance

OLV Human Services is committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based interventions that promote independence, inclusion, and overall quality of life for our clients.

We are seeking a Licensed Behavior Analyst to join our dynamic team in the brand new Evaluation and Treatment Center located at 790 Ridge Rd, in Lackawanna.

Our CEO Cindy Lee was live on Channel 4 (WIVB) on April 16th, to discuss this important topic and to share exciting updates on the new Evaluation and Treatment Center.

Click here to watch the TV interview that aired:

Benefits/Perks:

Paid Holidays Paid Time Off (PTO)

Rewarding work environment Health, dental & vision insurance options Paid Employer sponsored life insurance Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance Up to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too Free dental insurance (for Full Time employees and their families)

Salary Range:

$82,500 - $100,000 annually

Responsible to:

Clinical Services Supervisor

Clinical Services Supervisor Job Summary:

The Evaluation and Treatment Center utilizes a multi-disciplinary model and includes medicine, psychology, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and behavior therapy.

The Physician Assistant will work alongside the Physician and child Psychologist to provide assessments, diagnostic and treatment services for children age 2 through 21 with:

  • Learning disorders and other school-related learning problems
  • Attention and behavioral disorders
  • Tics, Tourette syndrome, and other habit disorders
  • Regulatory disorders including sleep disorders, feeding problems, discipline difficulties, complicated toilet-training issues, enuresis (bedwetting), and encopresis (soiling)
  • Developmental disabilities including Down syndrome, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, and visual and hearing impairment
  • Behavioral and developmental problems complicating the full range of pediatric chronic illnesses and disabling conditions (for example, genetic disorders, epilepsy, prematurity, diabetes, asthma, cancer)

Essential Job Duties:

  • Conduct thorough patient assessments, including taking vital signs, reviewing medical history, and performing physical examinations
  • Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses in patients ages 2 through 21
  • Order and interpret laboratory work, imaging, etc.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans, including prescribing medications and therapies
  • Provide patient education on disease prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, and management of chronic conditions
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care

Skills:

Natural ability to connect with children and parents Good time management Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Education Required:

Master's Degree from an accredited University in PA studies or higher

Minimum Experience Required:

At least 3 years' experience working with children and families (preferred)

License/Registration/Certifications Required:

  • Physician's Assistant, Certified (PA-C)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Physical Requirements:

  • The constant physical demand of the position is sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, vision to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Employees need to be able to get on the floor and play.
  • The frequent physical demands of the position are repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.


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