Variable Hours Officer - Nocturnist Physician Assistant

Officer of Administration

Under the direction of the Chief Advanced Practice Provider, the Nocturnist Physician Assistant will provide services to the Emergency Medicine Department at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Allen Hospital and/or NYP, Westchester. Individual will perform a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and outcome evaluation of patients. Individual will also participate in performance improvement, research and educational activities. Evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts are required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patients' history, perform physical examinations, order and evaluate appropriate laboratory, radiographic and electrocardiographic studies.
• Review laboratory results and other clinical information pertinent to patient health, order appropriate tests and other ancillary services as needed, and develop care plans for patients.
• Assist in the management of medical and surgical emergencies.
• Assist the attending physician on any procedure falling within the Physician Assistant's scope of practice.
• Initiate subspecialty consultations or evaluations.
• Counsel and instruct patients and their families.
• Render appropriate care in the presence of a life-threatening emergency when a physician is unavailable and document all care rendered in accordance with ER policies and procedures.
• Ensure all medical records and notes are countersigned by attending physician.
• Upon discharge, notes discharge summaries, prescriptions and any referrals on patient charts.
• Informs patients of the necessary post-discharge care instructions.
• Weekday, weeknight, overnight and weekend shifts are required and equitably distributed
• Functions within the standards of practice established by American Nurses Association Standards of Clinical Practice. Acts within the policies and procedures of the University, hospital, division, and clinical department.
• Conforms to all applicable HIPAA, billing compliance and safety guidelines.
• Will perform other duties as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Masters degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program, plus four years of related experience
• Current New York State professional license
• NCCPA board certification,
• Current New York State registered DEA
• Active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years experience in Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), or Urgent Care settings.

Other Requirements

• Must satisfy all clinical credentialing and privileging requirements of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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