Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Rheumatology - Latham, NY

We are seeking a Full-Time or Part-Time, licensed

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

to join our established Rheumatology care center in

Latham, NY

situated just north of Albany and south of Saratoga Springs.
Our care center has 1 Physician, 1 Nurse Practitioner, 3 exam rooms, a state-of-the-art Infusion Suite with 4 chairs, interventional ultrasound, and a dedicated staff. We specialize in treating general Rheumatology, Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoporosis, Gout, Lupus, Inflammatory conditions, and more.
If you are a motivated professional who takes pride in delivering high touch, compassionate care, and building rapport with chronic disease patients in a smaller and intimate setting, we invite you to apply.
Responsibilities:
Examine patients and their medical records
Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
Diagnose and Propose treatments for autoimmune and arthritic diseases
Prescribe medications and IV Infusion Treatments
Maintain accurate records and schedules
Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
Oversee patients overall health
Promote good health practices
Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
Other duties as assigned by collaborating physician
Requirements:
1yr+ experienced

Nurse Practitioner

or

Physician Assistant

in Rheumatology, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, or Primary Care preferred
Joint Injection experience preferred
Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
Excellent communication skills, verbal, and written.
Strong ethics
Team spirit with a positive attitude, patience and cool-headedness
Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
Valid New York Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
Masters degree; PhD is a plus
Benefits:
Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
PTO & Paid Holidays
401(k)
CME
Malpractice Insurance
All applicants are reviewed on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.