Physician Assistant (In-Patient) Evening Shift

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations on new admissions and existing patients.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and develop individualized patient treatment plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory studies, imaging (X-rays, CT scans, MRIs), and other relevant investigations.
• Prescribe medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with established protocols and state regulations.
• Manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions commonly seen in an inpatient setting (e.g., pneumonia, heart failure, COPD exacerbations, sepsis, kidney injury, diabetes).
• Perform minor procedures as privileged, such as venipuncture, arterial blood gas draws, nasogastric tube insertion, and basic wound care.
• Collaborate closely with attending physicians, hospitalists, consulting specialists, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and integrated patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families, providing updates on condition, explaining treatment plans, and addressing concerns.
• Participate in daily rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings, and hand-off communications.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), including histories, physicals, progress notes, orders, and discharge summaries.
• Ensure compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission).
• Assist with discharge planning, including medication reconciliation, patient education, arrangement of follow-up appointments, and coordination with post-acute care facilities or home health services.
• Engage in continuous professional development and continuing medical education (CME) to maintain licensure and stay current with best practices in internal medicine.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental projects.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification.
• Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in NY State.
• Valid DEA registration.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a PA in an inpatient setting, preferably in Family Medicine or Hospital Medicine.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously under the supervision of a physician and manage a diverse patient load.
• Proficiency in using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic inpatient environment.