Physician Assistant

Brief Description of Duties

• Affords assessments of the physical and psychological status of patients via interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Identifies deviations from normal in physical assessment; collaborates with physicians to formulate treatment plans for health issues and follow-up care.
• Writes prescriptions for medications and blood products based on laboratory results, diagnostic studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care according to established protocols.
• Reviews findings and determines eligibility for participation in clinical trials.
• Collaborates with other healthcare team members, solicits consultations from physicians and other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Interprets and evaluates findings from diagnostic studies.
• Communicates appropriate actions to facilitate and implement therapeutic plans consistent with the ongoing care needs of the patient.
• Administers therapeutic measures and obtains specimens as necessary.
• Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement in the delivery of care.
• Dictates or writes patient history, admission notes, care plans, progress notes, discharge notes, and follow-up letters.
• Assists in managing family dynamics and coping mechanisms throughout the acute and chronic phases of the patient’s care.
• Triage’s patients appropriately and provides emergency treatment as necessary.
• Considers the physical, emotional, social, and economic status, as well as cultural and educational backgrounds of individuals, families, and communities when providing care.
• Ensures adherence to departmental and interdepartmental policies, procedures, and standards of care, and informs supervisors or nurse supervisors of actual or potential problems requiring administrative resolution.
• Contributes to the nursing profession through publications, committee involvement, and development of educational media or creative approaches to improve patient care.
• Educates patients and families about the disease process and treatment.
• Provides information to patients and families regarding symptom management and the psychosocial response to cancer and its treatment.
• Identifies the learning needs of the nursing and medical staff and students and implements educational programs as appropriate.
• Provides formal and informal education to the nursing staff.
• Acts as a preceptor for graduate nursing students.
• Participates in the development of clinical pathways and educational materials.
• Provides consultation to community groups and professional groups.
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care problems, leading to system improvements or improvements in patient care.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement/organization operating procedure activities.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuously improving the quality of care provided to patients.
• Applies current concepts and principles from research to practice settings.
• Initiates changes in clinical practice based on findings of research or quality improvement projects.
• Participates in multidisciplinary clinical research activities; participates in clinical trials and acts as a patient advocate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies; or
• Bachelor's degree and completion of a Physician Assistant Certification Program recognized by the New York State Education Department.
• Physician Assistant Certification to Practice in New York State.
• One year of experience required. Oncology preferred.
• BLS required.

Salary

$120,000-$140,000 annual