Physician Assistant

Overview

The Physician Assistant performs diagnostic and therapeutic tests and performs various medical services as directed by the physician in charge.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient’s medical history and performs initial or periodic physical examinations.
• Order lab tests and routine and diagnostic procedures required for complete evaluation of patient’s condition.
• Make an assessment of patient’s condition, or suggests a differential diagnosis, based on patient’s chart, results of tests, physical exam and other established medical policies and procedures.
• Suggest appropriate treatment of patient and assists in the management of the patient.
• Prescribe medication, order routine fluids, diets and similar patient care orders. (Orders must be countersigned by physician).
• Keep required medical records by recording notes on tests, findings and treatment ordered in patient’s charts and evaluates patients charts (countersigned by physician).
• Perform laboratory procedures or procedures to implement the diagnostic assessment and management plan including; drawing blood specimen for testing, blood counts, urinalysis, bacteriologic smears, stains and culture pulmonary function tests, catherizations, starting IV solutions and administering IN medications and other routine procedures for which he has received specific supervised training and evaluation.
• Initiate consultations and monitors scheduling of patients for special tests.
• Counsel patients and their families with reference to preventative care, medical problems and the use of prescribed treatment and drugs.
• Aid in the management of medical and surgical emergencies; cardiopulmonary resuscitation, life threatening traumatic injuries, etc. (may start such management if physician is not available).
• Make daily rounds to observe and record pertinent progress of patients updating and summarizing charts and notifying physician of changes in patient’s conditions.

Qualifications

• Education: BS Degree in accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Experience: Minimum three (3) years experience for Senior Physician Assistant (not automatic upon hire or upon attainment of 3 years of service).
• Knowledge And Skills: Must possess good written and interpersonal skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Licenses, Certifications: Licensed and currently registered as a Physician Assistant in New York State.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
• Position will be required to stoops, bends, lifts, carry items weighing up to 75 pounds.

Pay

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and can be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).