Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
About The Position
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is recruiting a Physician Assistant to join its Emergency Medicine team. The hospital is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant to join its healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of emergency medicine, able to provide high quality patient care under the supervision of a licensed physician. The Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant will be responsible for performing physical examinations, diagnosing health problems, managing chronic diseases, and providing health care education to patients. Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is a 220-bed teaching hospital located in a residential neighborhood directly on the border of northern Brooklyn and Western Queens, serving a variety of cultural and ethnic communities. The center is committed to quality and compassion in addressing the healthcare needs of urban neighborhoods. Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants are highly skilled healthcare professionals who work under the supervision of physicians in the Emergency Department. They provide a variety of diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive, and health maintenance services to patients who are critically ill or injured.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Seeking both experienced and newly trained providers
- Must possess a current, unrestricted Physician Assistant New York State license
- Must possess active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or be eligible for registration
- NCCPA certification required
- Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll
- BLS or ACLS required
- PALS required
- Infection control certification required
- Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written
- Ability to make decisions in high pressure situations
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task
- Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish preferred
Responsibilities
- Evaluating and treating patients with emergent medical conditions, illnesses, or injuries
- Performing comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations
- Interpreting and correlating laboratory and diagnostic procedures
- Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests, such as blood work, X-rays, or EKGs
- Implementing therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when necessary
- Performing procedures such as suturing, wound care, and administering immunizations
- Documenting all patient care services and monitoring patient response to therapy
- Communicating with other healthcare professionals, and supervising physicians, as needed to coordinate optimal patient care
- Providing patient education about treatment plans and prognosis
- Communicate effectively with the clinical team to ensure total delivery of quality care
- Participate in medical staff educational programs and meetings as needed
Benefits
- attractive salary
- paid malpractice
- generous paid time off program
- CME days plus allowance
- retirement benefits
- competitive benefit package
- Loan forgiveness programs are available for eligible candidates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
