Physician Assistant - Primary Care (OB/GYN)

Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY

9d•$120,000 - $146,700

About The Position

At Weill Cornell Medicine, our Primary Care doctors help you reach and maintain your highest level of health. We care for adults of all ages, at every stage of life. The Primary Care Department offers quality healthcare for patients with specialists in cardiology, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics and endocrinology. We are currently seeking a Physician Assistant with OB/GYN experience to provide patient care at our Brooklyn Heights and Lower Manhattan locations. Responsible for coordination and direct patient care of patients in an outpatient setting, with some inpatient coordination. This position performs medical histories, physical exams, ECGs and other clinical care and documents all findings appropriately. This role is a medical provider who is able to diagnose, manage and create treatment plans, and prescribe medications under the delegated autonomy of their supervising physician.

Requirements

Graduate from ARC-PA accredited program
Master's Degree is preferred.
Approximately 2 years of work experience in clinical setting highly desired.
Up to one year of post-degree course work and/or an internship and less than one year of previous experience may be considered.
New grads may be considered.
Prior experience with coordinating clinical protocols desired.
Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
A team oriented individual that works collaboratively to achieve team goals.
Current New York State Physician Assistant License & Registration
Certification from the National Commission of Physician Assistants, Inc (NCCPA)
BLS certification, issued by the American Heart Association.
Current ACLS or PALS (if applicable)

Responsibilities

In both an outpatient and inpatient setting, provides clinical services and care in conjunction with supervising physician.
Coordinates care of established patients: coordinates the ongoing care of established patients ensuring that diagnostic testing and sub specialty consultations and all follow up appointments are completed on a timely basis.
Coordinates care of new patients: coordinates the care of new patients ensuring that diagnostic testing and sub specialty consultations and all follow up appointments are completed on a timely basis.
Where applicable, assists physician in surgeries and/or procedures.
Obtains initial histories and performs physical examinations. Documents clinical findings in patient medical record. Develops and implements plan of care in conjunction with supervising physician.
Issues prescriptions for drugs, devices and immunizations as indicated.
Provides health education counseling to patients and families. Answers questions about disease and treatment plan.
Responds to patient phone calls, answers questions and refers questions to physician as appropriate.
Establishes and maintains a clinical and research database. Assists physician with the coordination of clinical trials.
Prescreens and triages all new patients prior to scheduling of appointments: collects relevant medical materials including scans and records from outside hospitals and physicians.
Coordinates the scheduling of appointments for new patients with multiple medical subspecialties; reviews and summarizes clinical information of the obtained history materials prior to the appointment; shares same with multi-specialty care team.
Establishes and maintains educational materials; and supports programs for patients and their families.