Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, a 220-bed teaching hospital located in New York, is recruiting a Physician Assistant to join its Emergency Medicine team. The role involves providing high quality patient care under the supervision of a licensed physician, performing physical examinations, diagnosing health problems, managing chronic diseases, and providing health care education to patients. Responsibilities Evaluating and treating patients with emergent medical conditions, illnesses, or injuries Performing comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations Interpreting and correlating laboratory and diagnostic procedures Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests, such as blood work, X-rays, or EKGs Implementing therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when necessary Performing procedures such as suturing, wound care, and administering immunizations Documenting all patient care services and monitoring patient response to therapy Communicating with other healthcare professionals, and supervising physicians, as needed to coordinate optimal patient care Providing patient education about treatment plans and prognosis Communicating effectively with the clinical team to ensure total delivery of quality care Participating in medical staff educational programs and meetings as needed Qualifications Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program Seeking both experienced and newly trained providers Must possess a current, unrestricted Physician Assistant New York State license Must possess active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or be eligible for registration NCCPA certification required Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll BLS or ACLS required PALS required Infection control certification required Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written Ability to make decisions in high pressure situations Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office Benefits We offer an attractive salary, paid malpractice, generous paid time off program, CME days plus allowance, retirement benefits and a competitive benefit package. Night shifts available. Compensation ranges from $130k to $170k (not including benefits). Loan forgiveness programs are available for eligible candidates. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr