Medical Intensive Care Unit Physician Assistant (LIJ)

Northwell • New York, NY

15d • $68 - $96 • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing comprehensive care to patients in the Medical Intensive Care Unit. The Physician Assistant will take patient histories, perform physical examinations, and develop and implement care plans. Responsibilities include daily patient rounds, ordering medications and tests, interpreting results, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care. The role also includes documenting discharge summaries, providing post-discharge instructions, and performing related duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, required.
• Graduate of an accredited (Accreditation Review Committee for Physician Assistant Programs ARC-PA) program, required.
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the New York State Department of Education, required.
• Current NCCPA Certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), required.
• Current BLS certification, required.

Responsibilities

• Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations.
• Initiates, documents, and communicates the plan of care and follows up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients.
• Performs daily patient rounds.
• Writes orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests.
• Interprets laboratory and test results.
• Confers with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care.
• Upon discharge, notes discharge summaries, prescriptions, and any referrals on patient charts.
• Informs patients of the necessary post-discharge care instructions.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level