Physician Assistant Per Diem

Montefiore Health System • New York, NY

3d • $85 • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Physician Assistant provides medical services within the scope of their education, training, and experience, as delegated by a supervising physician. Services may include obtaining patient histories and performing physical examinations; ordering or performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; formulating diagnoses; developing and implementing treatment plans; monitoring therapeutic interventions; assisting in surgery; counseling and educating patients; and making appropriate referrals.

In an emergency, the Surgical Physician Assistant is authorized to treat medical diseases and perform medical or surgical procedures at the hospital for affiliates when delaying treatment would cause serious harm or pose an immediate threat to the patient’s life and a qualified practitioner is not immediately available. Duties may be performed in settings authorized by the supervising physician, including clinics, hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, patient homes, nursing homes, and other institutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree required.
• New York State licensed and registered Physician Assistant required.
• NCCPA certification required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications through the American Heart Association required.
• OHS Fit Test required.
• OHS Annual Assessment required.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science degree preferred.
• Physician Assistant program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Order and/or perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Formulate diagnoses and develop and implement treatment plans.
• Monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
• Assist at surgery.
• Provide counseling and education to meet patient needs.
• Make appropriate referrals.
• In emergencies, treat medical diseases and/or perform medical and surgical procedures when a qualified practitioner is not immediately available and delay would cause serious harm or pose an immediate threat to life.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level