Physician Assistant- Telestroke (Per diem, Variable Shifts))

Northwell • Village of Great Neck, NY

5h • $121,200 - $212,100 • Remote

About The Position

Performs telestroke evaluations for patients who have had Stroke Code initiated. Perform virtual physical exam via video/audio, obtain medical history and review Neuroimaging. Follow Acute Stroke Algorithm to assess for candidacy of intervention; thrombolytic or thombectomy. Recommend appropriate treatment plan document note, confer with specialist and endorse plan to the primary team.

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

• Performs telestroke evaluations for patients who have had Stroke Code initiated.
• Perform virtual physical exam via video/audio, obtain medical history and review Neuroimaging.
• Follow Acute Stroke Algorithm to assess for candidacy of intervention; thrombolytic or thombectomy.
• Recommend appropriate treatment plan, document note, confer with specialist and endorse plan to the primary team.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level