Description
Physician Assistant **Sign on Bonus Eligible**
Conifer Park in Schenectady, NY is currently seeking a Physician Assistant for our Outpatient facility. This position is in charge of providing compassionate, evidenced-based medical care to adult patients with substance use disorders. You will develop and utilize expert addiction medicine assessment skills, therapeutic relationship building, specialty medication knowledge, and current best practices to help patients safely navigate withdrawal and build a strong foundation for long-term recovery from addiction. You should endorse Medication Assisted Treatment as an important treatment option for appropriate patients.
You will provide medical services of care. The ideal candidate has broad direct care experience, and particular expertise in addiction treatment. You should be efficient, flexible, compassionate, and eager to embrace an interdisciplinary team-based approach that models collaborative, solution-based problem solving, and authentic communication.
Requirements
Master's degree from an accredited program. Unrestricted licensure and board certification; Must have prescriptive authorization, DEA license, and X-waiver; Broad clinical experience required. Addiction treatment experience preferred; Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills; Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; Positive energy.
$7,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS: $3,500 after completion of the 90-day orientation period and $3,500 after 2 years of continuous employment.
We offer competitive wages, benefits, and a pension plan in a supportive working environment.
Background checks, pre-employment & drug screenings required.
We are an equal opportunity employer according to current standards.
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Skills Required
- Master's degree from an accredited program
- Unrestricted licensure and board certification
- Prescriptive authorization
- DEA license
- X-waiver
- Broad clinical experience
- Addiction treatment experience
- Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Background checks, pre-employment and drug screening
What We Do
Conifer Park Inc. is a leading addiction treatment provider based in New York, established in 1983. They offer a comprehensive spectrum of services, including medically supervised detox, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient programs. Their mission focuses on providing holistic, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with substance use disorders, emphasizing compassionate, individualized treatment plans to support long-term recovery and community well-being.
