Physician Assistant - Nurse Practioner

SUNY Upstate Medical University•Syracuse, NY

46d•$92,000 - $147,200

About The Position

Job Summary: Assists physician in all aspects of patient care, including examining patients, compiling medical data, administering or ordering diagnostic tests, and interpreting test results, referring unusual findings to the supervising physician. Performs therapeutic duties such as injections, wound care, immunizations and managing infection. May make diagnoses, dispense medication, and assist physician in procedures. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Requirements

NYS licensed/registered NP or PA required (NYS NP specialty area of certification must be consistent with practice)
Must have NPI number and be Medicare Enrolled with Medicare Identification Number (or PTAN) OR be eligible for Medicare Enrollment within 6 months of hire (eligibility criteria for NP requires National Certification through AANP or ANCC, and Master's Degree) (eligibility criteria for PA requires graduation from an accredited PA program and National Certification through NCCPA)
Initial certification must be present or obtained within 6 months of hire
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in an Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

Assists physician in all aspects of patient care
Examining patients
Compiling medical data
Administering or ordering diagnostic tests
Interpreting test results
Referring unusual findings to the supervising physician
Performs therapeutic duties such as injections, wound care, immunizations and managing infection
May make diagnoses
Dispense medication
Assist physician in procedures