Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology Inpatient & OR

Title: Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology Inpatient & OR Location: Upper East Side Org Unit: Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Work Days: Monday-Friday Weekly Hours: 35.00 Exemption Status: Exempt Salary Range: $139,700.00 - $153,100.00 As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices Position Summary The Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery provides leading care for conditions and disorders affecting the ear, nose and throat (ENT) for patients of all ages. We are currenlty seeking a Physician Assistant for Inpatient consults and to assist surgeons in the OR. Under the direction of the Supervising Physician, Chief Physician Assistant or Director of Physician Assistant Services performs history and physical examinations. Establishes a presumptive diagnosis and performs a general work-up including the ordering of appropriate laboratory studies. Under supervision, is responsible for the patient's medical issues following the diagnosis. May assist medical staff with pre, intra- and post-operative surgical activities and research projects in assigned area. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 11 am - 7 pm, 5 days per week Job Responsibilities Attends daily rounds and provides post-operative care on floor by checking for signs of post-operative complications, changing dressings, removing sutures. Assists the physician as directed in the training of health personnel in diagnostic, therapeutic and clinic techniques. Participates in appropriate continuing education programs. May perform research activities including assisting at laboratory surgery, collection and reporting of data. Retrieves and reviews charts and analyzes data for research projects. Prepares and dictates patient summaries of hospitalization. Initiates appropriate noninvasive laboratory, radiological and special examinations or tests required for the evaluation of illness. May provide pre-surgical patient care for diagnosis and write pre-operative orders. Scrubs, starts IV's, monitors equipment and alerts surgeon to changes in patient's condition, and may close skin after operation. Tends to the patient in the Recovery Room or Intensive Care Unit. May provide post-operative instructions to patients. Performs minor surgery or clinical procedures under the supervision of the responsible physician. May cleanse and debride wounds. Performs examinations on patients; consults with the patient's physician; establishes a diagnosis and initiates the work up of the patient by ordering laboratory studies. Responsible for management of the patient's medical issues following diagnosis. Provides appropriate adjustment of medications for patients in accordance with established protocols or specific instructions from the responsible physician. Orders oral and parental medications for patients under the care of the supervising physician. Communicates with patients & families regarding their medical issues following consultation with the physician. Provides counseling & instruction regarding. Collaborates with other caregivers to ensure continuity of patient care Education Bachelor's Degree Experience Approximately 2 years of clinical experience as a PA in a physician practice or hospital setting, preferably within a related specialty. Up to one year of post-degree course work and/or an internship and less than one year of previous experience may be considered. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Demonstrated experience in communicating, and developing relationships, with clinical staff and ancillary services. Licenses and Certifications Current New York State Physician Assistant License & Registration Certification from the National Commission of Physician Assistants, Inc Working Conditions/Physical Demands This position requires the occasional lifting of equipment and patients; This positon might result in exposure to mechanical/electrical/radiant/explosive/burn and chemical hazards; May be required to handle, dispose of and/or identify hazardous waste and hazardous materials; Position requires working in a non-office environment where there are some physical discomforts such as noise, dust, heat, fumes and other elements which are continuously present Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of "any person, any study." 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