Physicians Assistant Per Diem

City/State: Nyack, New York Department: Nursing Administration_5 Work Shift: Day (8PM–4:30AM) | Monday–Friday | 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week Hourly rate: starting at $92.00 per hour; rates may vary based on experience, education, and shift differential. Job Summary Under the general supervision of a physician, the Physician Assistant assists in surgeries and other invasive procedures; provides rounding on admitted patients; writes orders, notes, and consults on surgical patients; counsels patients and families; and manages all aspects of inpatient medical care. The PA exercises autonomy in medical decision‑making and performs a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. The PA works closely with surgeons to deliver high‑quality, safe care. Essential Functions Understand and adhere to Highland Medical’s performance standards, policies, and behaviors. Assist in surgical procedures. Round on patients, write orders, notes, and consults for surgical patients. Possess excellent organizational, written, and verbal skills. Deliver high‑quality care in collaboration with surgeons, physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, wound care, nutrition, and care management teams. Communicate effectively and educate patients, families, and staff in a user‑friendly manner. Demonstrate hand‑eye coordination, full range of motion, and manual dexterity. Conduct physical exams, assess health status, order and interpret tests, prescribe medication, and manage acute illnesses; consult physicians as needed and refer complex cases. Attend multidisciplinary rounds. Document patient information and care in the medical record confidentially; maintain departmental statistical database for research and quality purposes. Handle multiple tasks, assignments, and deadlines simultaneously. Exercise problem‑solving skills and abilities. Perform all other related duties as assigned. Provide exemplary customer‑service skills and train staff accordingly. Possess basic computer knowledge and implement electronic health record systems, when available. Manage and work well with patients, coworkers, and management in a positive, cooperative manner; be detail‑oriented, flexible with working hours, and capable of multitasking. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. 1–3 years’ experience as a Physician Assistant. Experience with EPIC preferred. Proven verbal communication skills with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and hospital personnel. New York State Board of Medicine certification required. NCCPA certification required. Equal Opportunity Statement Montefiore Nyack Hospital is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, promote, and manage associates in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition, pregnancy, military status, marital status, partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr 2300 Montefiore Nyack Hospital