PA - Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant - Family Practice

Under the direction of a supervising physician, the Physician Assistant provides high quality, efficient, team based patient focused care. The Physician Assistant may also facilitate on call responsibilities for his/her supervising physician. The Physician Assistants daily responsibilities may vary based upon the department & supervising physician needs and may require evening or weekend work hours. The Physician Assistant will practice as part of a team under the direction of their supervising physician. Primary Duties will be inclusive of the following but not limited to:

• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as imaging studies, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection
• Performs other department specific diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance and other relevant patient education

Based upon Specific Specialty, additional duties may include the following:

• Performs admission evaluation on patients to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patients medical record, performing physical exam, documenting findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician
• Reviews patient chart noting allergies, pertinent medical history, and abnormal physical findings
• Depending on the specialty, may work as the First Assist during surgical procedures, start IVs, and/or perform suturing
• Facilitates patient discharge; dictates discharge and transfer summaries in a timely manner

Qualifications:

• Masters degree
• NYS License
• Experience preferred, but not necessary
• RELOCATION MIGHT BE NECESSARY FOR THIS ROLE

Apply now to be considered.