BREAST SURGERY APP

White Plains Hospital•Center, TX

1d•$152,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

The WPPA Physician Assistant practices medicine under physician supervision, including conducting examinations and writing prescriptions. Within the physician–physician assistant relationship, the Physician Assistant exercises autonomy in medical decision-making across a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. The role may also include education, research, and administrative responsibilities. The position is based in White Plains, New York, in Surgical Oncology, with a day shift scheduled Monday through Friday for 80 hours per pay period.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Current White Plains Hospital Physician Assistant Collaborative Practice Agreement required.
Physician Assistant credentialing with the New York State Board of Medicine required upon hire.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association required upon hire.
Ability to act professionally and serve as a professional role model.
Leadership skills, including collaboration and negotiation.
Professional communication in all interactions, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to establish two-way communication using varied methods, listen actively, and respond appropriately.
Ability to concentrate on fine details despite constant interruptions and perform multiple duties in a high-volume area.
Ability to deal professionally and efficiently with all levels of management and external constituencies.
Self-starter with motivation and ability to work without supervision.
Flexible, organized, and able to set priorities; demonstrates teamwork and adaptability.
Ability to maintain composure under stress and give clear, decisive instructions to nurses and technicians.
Ability to maintain legible, thorough documentation of patient care.
Acute visual, auditory, tactile, and olfactory senses.
Ability to perform computer work for extensive periods.
Knowledge of the medical model and roles of physicians and physician assistants, anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine, and physical diagnosis.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
One year of experience as a Physician Assistant in an appropriate clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and adhere to WPH Performance Standards, Policies, and Behaviors.
First assist on surgical procedures.
Conduct physical examinations; assess health status; order and interpret tests; prescribe medications; and treat illnesses, including administering injections and suturing wounds.
Consult physicians as needed and refer complicated cases or cases outside the routine scope of PA practice to physicians.
Monitor therapies and provide continuity of care.
Triage patient calls and evaluate patient problems.
Respond to emergencies, including using CPR.
Counsel patients and families on preventative health care.
Document patient information and care confidentially in medical records; may maintain a departmental statistical database for research purposes.
Gather and analyze physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.
Evaluate patient problems in person or by phone and provide appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.
Make responsible decisions within the scope of PA practice and collaborate effectively with physicians on complicated cases.
Educate patients, families, and staff in a user-friendly manner.
Perform other related duties as assigned.