In PersonWeekly or as-needed travel to Johnstown, with occasional travel to Saratoga and Queensbury; occasional mobile health unit support.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryAdvanced Practice Providers
About the job
Requirements
Graduation from a formal and accredited Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, or Nurse Midwife program is required.
A bachelor's degree is required.
A state license as a Physician Assistant, Nurse Midwife, or Nurse Practitioner and certification by a national credentialing body are required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software is required.
Proficiency and a high degree of comfort with an electronic medical record system are required.
Ability to provide compassionate, non-judgmental, and culturally responsive care across race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, or ability, and accountability to patient experience is required.
The position requires weekly or as-needed travel to Johnstown, and sometimes to Saratoga and Queensbury; occasional support to the mobile health unit is also required.
After sign-off, the APC must work one late night per week, until 6:00 PM.
Proof of immunization or immunity to certain communicable diseases, including influenza during flu season and COVID-19, and tuberculosis testing are required.
Responsibilities
Provide medical examinations to support sexual and reproductive health care, including assessing general health, diagnosing medical conditions, and providing therapeutic assistance for a determined range of infections and disorders, including HIV.
Assess, plan, and administer individualized patient health care consistent with PPGNY policies and protocols in a fast-paced environment.
Provide full-spectrum sexual and reproductive health care and education, including contraception, abortion, well-person examinations, testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections including HIV, and gender-affirming health care.
Collaborate with physicians and other health care team members and make referrals to medical and community resources as indicated.
Assist with training and orientation for newly hired staff.
Desired Qualifications
Bilingual ability in Spanish is preferred.
At least one year of work as a clinician is preferred.
Experience with EPIC is preferred.
A master's degree in a related health field is preferred.
Experience working with LGBTQ+ populations is preferred.
Experience working with people newly diagnosed with or living with HIV is preferred.
Salary Range: 63.92 to 63.92 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)
At Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY), our greatest strengths are the employees who empower every individual with the information, resources, and care they need to live happy, healthy lives.
Picture yourself here: We are a team of trusted health care providers, educators, and fierce advocates committed to advancing equity and improving health outcomes in communities that face systemic barriers to quality, innovative sexual and reproductive health services -- including birth control, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, HIV testing and prevention, transgender hormone therapy, wellness exams, crisis counseling, and financial counseling. PPGNY also proudly provides compassionate, nonjudgmental abortion services.
When you join PPGNY as an Advanced Practice Clinician you will provide medical examinations for the purpose of providing sexual and reproductive health care including assessing general health, diagnosing medical conditions, and providing therapeutic assistance for a determined range of infections and disorders including HIV.
Additional Responsibilities include:
Responsible for assessing, planning and administering health care which is individualized to the patient and consistent with the policies and protocols of PPGNY in a fast-paced environment.
Provides full spectrum sexual and reproductive health care and education to patients including contraception, abortion, well-person examinations, testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections including HIV, and gender affirming health care
Collaborates with physicians and other members of the health care team and makes referrals to medical and community resources as indicated
Assists in training and orientation for newly hired staff
Required Skills and Competencies
This job is based in Schenectady, but the employee is required to travel on a weekly basis or as needed to Johnstown, and sometimes to Saratoga and Queensbury. In addition the employee will provide occasional support to the mobile health unit.
Once signed off, the APC will be required to work one late night out of the week, which is at 6:00 PM.
Graduation from a formal and accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, or Nurse Midwife Program (Required)
Bachelors Degree (Required)
State license as a Physician Assistant, Nurse Midwife or Nurse Practitioner and be certified by a national credentialing body (Required)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
Proficient and high degree of comfort with EMR system
Ability to provide compassionate, non-judgmental and culturally responsive care across race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or ability; and demonstrates deep sense of accountability to patient experience
What makes you stand out
Bilingual in Spanish
1+ year(s) work as a Clinician
Experience with EPIC
Masters Degree in related health field
Experience working with LGBTQ+ populations
Experience working with people newly diagnosed or living with HIV
Schedule
M 8am-6pm
T 8am-5pm
W 8am-6pm
Th 8am-5pm
F 8am-4pm
PPGNY's benefits package includes:
Generous PTO and holiday schedule
Medical, dental and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
FSA, HSA, Commuter pre-tax reimbursement funds
Short- and Long-Term Disability, Free Basic Life and AD&D
401(k) Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor contributions after 1 year of employment
All positions at PPGNY require:
Proof of immunization or immunity to certain communicable diseases (including influenza during the flu season and Covid-19) and testing for tuberculosis. These certifications are required by the NYC DOHMH Health Code, NYSDOH and OSHA.
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) is a leading provider, educator, and advocate of sexual and reproductive health care in New York State. PPGNY is proud to provide a wide-range of family planning services at our brick-and-mortar health centers and mobile care units. We care for everyone regardless of their immigration status, zip code or ability to pay. PPGNY’s education and outreach programs are backed by medically accurate, evidence-based information that allows people to make informed decisions about their health and future. As a voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY supports legislation and policies that ensure all New Yorkers have access to the full range of reproductive health care and education.
At PPGNY, we provide the absolute best care to our patients and our communities through innovative health care delivery and education programming. We care for everyone who walks through our doors regardless of insurance, ability to pay or immigration status. As a leading voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY fiercely advocates for policies to ensure that all New Yorkers will have access to the full range of reproductive health care services and information.
PPGNY is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe we are most impactful when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with common purpose. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.