Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Responsibilities

• Obtain patients' history, perform physical examinations, order and evaluate appropriate laboratory, radiographic and electrocardiographic studies.
• Review laboratory results and other clinical information pertinent to patient health, order appropriate tests and other ancillary services as needed, and develop care plans for patients.
• Absorb and manage medical and surgical emergencies.
• Absorb and assist the attending physician on any procedure falling within the Physician Assistant's scope of practice.
• Initiate subspecialty consultations or evaluations.
• Counsel and instruct patients and their families.
• Render appropriate care in the presence of a life-threatening emergency when a physician is unavailable and document all care rendered in accordance with ER policies and procedures.
• Ensure all medical records and notes are countersigned by attending physician.
• Note discharge summaries, prescriptions and any referrals on patient charts.
• Informs patients of the necessary post-discharge care instructions.
• Weekday, weeknight, overnight and weekend shifts are required and equitably distributed.
• Functions within the standards of practice established by American Nurses Association Standards of Clinical Practice.
• Acts within the policies and procedures of the University, hospital, division, and clinical department.
• Conforms to all applicable HIPAA, billing compliance and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience from an accredited Physician Assistant program, plus 4 years' related experience.
• Current New York State professional license.
• Board certification by the NCCPA certification.
• NYS registered DEA, and BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification, required.
• Two years experience in Emergency Medicine, ICU, or Urgent Care.
• Masters degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program preferred.