Job Description
_Please note- The annual base salary range is $130k to $145k. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer._
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We are seeking a dynamic, experienced Physician Assistant to serve as a Lead / Supervisor within our client’s School-Based Health Program. In this clinical and leadership role, you’ll oversee day-to-day health services operations across multiple school sites while providing high-quality, trauma-informed primary care to students K–12. The ideal candidate is a pediatric-experienced NP with strong leadership skills and deep knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid systems—driven by a passion to advance equitable healthcare access in underserved school communities.
*Key Responsibilities*
* Provide comprehensive pediatric primary care and preventive services to students, including wellness exams, acute care, chronic disease management, and immunizations.
* Serve as clinical lead and mentor to a team of school-based NPs, RNs, and support staff.
* Support hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations for school health personnel.
* Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements including Medicare/Medicaid billing and reporting.
* Collaborate with school administrators, families, and community stakeholders to foster student wellness and health equity.
* Coordinate referrals and follow-up with specialty providers and community-based supports.
* Lead and participate in care team meetings, case reviews, and clinical trainings.
* Promote trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and LGBTQ+-affirming care practices.
* Contribute to program development, health education efforts, and continuous quality improvement.
*Qualifications*
* Licensed Physician Assistant in the state of New York.
* Minimum 3–5 years of pediatric clinical experience—preferably in school-based, family medicine, or public health settings.
* Experience working with Medicare and Medicaid populations, including familiarity with relevant documentation and billing practices, is required.
* Previous supervisory or program coordination experience strongly preferred.
* Knowledge of adolescent health, school health regulations, and public health frameworks.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, and team leadership skills.
* Commitment to equity-driven care, with experience serving underserved and diverse populations.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year
Medical Specialty:
* Family Medicine
* Pediatrics
Application Question(s):
* What is the best phone number and email address to reach you?
Experience:
* Pediatric: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* PA License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Private practice,