Physician Assistant(PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)- Interventional Radiology - FlexStaff

FlexStaff•Village of New Hyde Park, NY

7d•$80 - $135

About The Position

Performs a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation. Participates in performance improvement, research, and educational activities. The role includes taking patient histories, conducting physical examinations, coordinating and following the plan of care, conducting patient rounds, ordering and interpreting tests, and supporting patients at discharge. The responsibilities listed are considered essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Related duties not listed are not considered essential functions.

Requirements

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

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 referrals on patient charts.
Informs patients of necessary post-discharge care instructions.
Performs related duties as required.
Participates in performance improvement, research, and educational activities.