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Physician Assistant
Company : Essen Health Care
Location : Bronx, NY, 10462
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
Overview
At Essen Health Care, we care for that!
As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program.
Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!
Job Summary
Job Summary: The Physician Assistant will support the doctors’ work and actively facilitate patients’ recovery. You will apply medical techniques and principles under the direction of a physician and you will deal with a diverse set of patients offering them care and encouragement.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Provide healthcare services under supervision of a physician.
- Examine patients and record their medical histories.
- Conduct physicals and treat minor injuries (sutures, splints, etc)
- Order diagnostic tests, interpret results and diagnose medical conditions.
- Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
- Monitor responses to treatments and counsel patients.
- Assess patients’ health and their demands and aim to fulfill them as well as possible.
- Issue appropriate prescriptions and administer medicine.
- Inform physicians about any problems or discrepancies that might arise.
- Acquire and review patient histories identifying abnormal conditions.
- Monitor patients’ progress and keep records of treatments, surgeries or other medical events.
- Prepare patients for examinations and conduct routine procedures (measure blood pressure and temperature, administer injections etc)
- Provide therapeutic treatments (disinfecting wounds, stitching etc.)
- Collaborate effectively with team members of various specializations.
- Attend to emergencies.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Master’s Degree required
- Active New York license as a Physician Assistant
- Currently New York Controlled Substance and Drug Enforcement Registration
- Master's degree
- Graduate of an approved PA Program and a post-graduate training program in surgery or at least one-year equivalent work experience
- Current Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Emergency Medicine / Family Practice/Acute Care
- DOT, BLS, ACLS Preferred
- Bilingual a plus - Spanish
- Proven work experience as a physician assistant or nurse
- Knowledge of EMR Systems preferred
Salary: $120,000-$170,000
Equal Opportunity Employer
Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.
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Frequently asked questions
Bronx, NY experiences a robust need for Physician Assistants, especially given its diverse, underserved populations. Compared to Manhattan or Brooklyn, demand here leans heavily on community healthcare and multilingual skills, particularly Spanish, which enhances patient communication and care effectiveness in this borough.
Beyond the mandatory New York state PA license and NCCPA certification, certifications like ACLS, BLS, and DOT are highly valued. In New York, bilingual abilities, especially Spanish proficiency, significantly boost employability by addressing language barriers in patient care.
Physician Assistants in Bronx clinics often have expanded roles including diagnosing conditions, ordering tests, and prescribing therapies under physician supervision. Unlike nurses, they actively participate in treatment planning and patient recovery facilitation, blending clinical autonomy with collaborative care.
Essen Health Care fosters growth by integrating multidisciplinary collaboration and offering exposure to diverse specialties, from endocrinology to psychiatry. PAs gain experience through telehealth and in-home care programs, promoting versatile skills and patient-centered practice in a thriving Bronx healthcare network.
Yes, Essen Health Care emphasizes serving a multicultural patient base, requiring PAs to adapt communication approaches and cultural sensitivity. The organization’s commitment to population health models and telehealth innovations also shapes workflows, demanding flexibility and tech proficiency from Physician Assistants.
Physician Assistants at Essen Health Care can expect salaries between $120,000 and $170,000 annually. This range reflects experience, specialty area, and certifications, positioning the compensation competitively within the Bronx healthcare market for PA roles.
Vital skills include proficiency in diagnostic assessments, familiarity with EMR systems, and the ability to manage diverse patient needs efficiently. Bilingual communication, especially Spanish, and emergency response training like ACLS enhance effectiveness in Bronx’s dynamic clinical settings.
Training programs emphasize comprehensive clinical rotations, including urban hospital and community health experiences. They instill critical thinking for rapid diagnostics and culturally competent care, equipping PAs to handle complex cases and diverse patient demographics typical of New York’s urban centers.
A frequent misunderstanding is that PAs function independently without supervision; however, they work closely under physicians’ guidance. Another is underestimating their scope, which includes prescribing medications and managing patient recovery, making them integral to multidisciplinary care teams.
Given Essen Health Care’s reputation and patient volume, competition is moderate to high. Candidates with specialized certifications, bilingual abilities, and urban healthcare experience tend to have an advantage. The organization values adaptability and commitment to serving diverse communities.