Elmhurst Physician Assistant

Job Description Under the supervision of a licensed physician, evaluates and treats patients having medical and/or surgical problems. Performs routine history and physical examinations; performs and/or interprets diagnostic tests and/or procedures in conjunction with physicians. Delivers direct patient care. Duties and Responsibilities Receive hand off from the Surgical team at shift start. Write H&P for all new floor admits. Post‑operative checks on all post‑operative cases. Answer floor emergencies, including fever work‑up, hypoxia, arrhythmia, chest pain, etc. Participate in all red trauma activations. Facilitate transfer of critical patients to radiology/OR, as needed. Cover Plastic surgery emergencies in ED, including suturing of complex lacerations, casting fractures of hand plastic surgery patients, etc.; write H&P on all Plastic surgery admits. Cover emergency call on admitted Plastic surgery patients, and post‑op checks on Plastic surgery patients. Update team list for A.M. rounds. Hand off to oncoming team in A.M. Other duties as assigned. Shift Night, full time. Education and Experience Completion of NYS approved program for training of physician assistants to acquire knowledge of anatomy, physiology and clinical patient care, usually via Bachelor of Science program/degree in a closely related field. Certain education/training may be accepted by NYS in lieu of these requirements (e.g., nurse, etc.). High level of analytical ability required effectively and expeditiously diagnosing and treating medical/surgical problems under the direction of a physician. High degree of responsibility required for daily contacts with patients and their families. Manual dexterity required for adept manipulation of surgical instruments and handling of medical equipment; physical strength necessary for lifting and proper handling and positioning of patients. Registration required with New York State as Physician Assistant. Certification with National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (or equivalent organization) preferred; mandatory for Physician Assistant. Certification may require American Heart Association or equivalent organization for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) in some areas. the Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, veteran, immigration, citizenship, or other protected status. EOE including Veterans and Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC