Physician Assistant (PLNV)-General Surgery (Variable Shifts)
About The Position
The Physician Assistant in General Surgery performs clinical functions and technical procedures related to patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and evaluation of outcomes. The role also participates in performance improvement, research, and educational activities. The Physician Assistant takes patient histories, performs physical examinations and daily rounds, and initiates, documents, communicates, and follows up on plans of care. The position includes writing orders, interpreting test results, coordinating with physicians and other care providers, and completing discharge documentation and patient instructions. Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Graduation from an accredited ARC-PA program.
- Current New York State Department of Education license to practice as a Physician Assistant.
- Current NCCPA certification.
- Current BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Take initial patient histories and perform physical examinations.
- Initiate, document, and communicate the plan of care, and follow up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients.
- Perform daily patient rounds.
- Write orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests.
- Interpret laboratory and test results.
- Confer with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and other care providers to support optimum quality of patient care.
- Complete discharge summaries, prescriptions, and referrals in patient charts upon discharge.
- Inform patients of necessary post-discharge care instructions.
- Participate in performance improvement, research, and educational activities.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
