Physician Assistant - OB/GYN - Per Diem

About the role

Under the general supervision of a physician performs assessments, medical examinations, selected diagnostic and therapeutic tasks, and other special procedures to assist in the delivery of medical services to patients and their families. STATUS: Per Diem. LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital. DEPARTMENT: Women's Health.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose acute illnesses and minor injuries, select and implement treatment plan, monitor response to treatment plans for acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Select and order appropriate diagnostic and health maintenance procedures, i.e., lab tests, ultrasound, x—ray, etc.
• Synthesize and interpret history, physical examination and diagnostic testing data to develop a diagnosis, initiate treatment and health maintenance plan.
• Provide health education, instruction, guidance and advise patients regarding medication and treatment, communicate with and counsel family members and recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Refer patients to physician, specialist and/or appropriate community services or agencies as necessary.
• Provide telephone consultation, follow—up phone calls; assess needs and make recommendations and/or referrals.
• Prescribe medication, perform minor procedures and coordinate treatment.
• Perform administrative responsibilities, i.e., update patient charts, billing codes and completing of required documents from outside agencies, i.e., schools, employers, New York State Department of Social Services, etc.
• Utilize personal protection, work practice controls and safety guidelines to minimize and/or prevent occupation exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and risks prescribed patient treatment (i.e., radiation, toxic substances).
• Provides medical care consistent with specialty training, experience and credentialing, reflecting the principles of evidenced based medicine.

Qualifications

Education: BS: Physician Assistant (Required).

Licenses / Certifications: PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - NY