Physician Assistant

Making a Difference, One Life at a Time.

Since 1982, Arms Acres has been helping individuals take the first steps toward recovery from substance use disorders. Located in Carmel Hamlet, New York, our 191-bed inpatient facility provides medically supervised detoxification, crisis counseling, and comprehensive support to individuals navigating recovery.

Our work goes beyond medical care. Physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and many other professionals work together to help patients through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. With more than 50,000 lives impacted since our founding, Arms Acres is built on the belief that compassionate care, teamwork, and professional dedication can make a meaningful difference.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, phlebotomy and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, pelvic and rectal exams when indicated, suturing and wound care, and managing infection
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, health maintenance, and addiction treatment. Preparation and education of patients and family members for discharge medications and instructions. Preparation of discharge summaries, prescriptions and follow up tests and appointments
• Participates in individual case assignments, case conferences, treatment team meetings, crisis intervention, educational presentations for staff and patients, and additional duties assigned by the medical director
• Work collaboratively with Nursing, Psychiatry and Dietician as well as all other Arms Acres staff
• Diploma of an accredited Physician Assistants program
• NY State Certificate for Physician Assistant and RPAC certified or eligible
• Experience in detoxification/ addiction medicine/ primary care preferred; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Psychiatry experience is also strongly desired.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.