Physician Assistant

New You Bariatric Group•West Islip, NY

24d•$125,000

About The Position

Our award-winning Bariatric Practice is based on providing exemplary customer service while assisting patients to achieve their weight loss goals. With the support of our employees and our team of skilled bariatric surgeons, we use innovative systems to successfully get our patients on the path to improved health. We serve patients in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Every day is an opportunity to grow and provide better outcomes at every level. Whether your interests lie in medical staff, administration, facilities, or marketing, every individual plays an important part in our success and the success of our patients. We are a fast-paced, growing practice that is always looking for new talent and great employees to enhance our team. You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:

Requirements

State Licensing Board Certified in Physician Assistant
ACLS & BLS Certification
Infectious Disease Certified
Masters Degree in Physician Assistant
Clinical training experience and the willingness to complete 100 hours of continuing education every two years to maintain certification
A state license to practice Medicine
Strong analytical and technical skills
Detail oriented with good problem-solving skills
Excellent team working, communication, and interpersonal skills
The ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy

Responsibilities

Interviewing, examining, and diagnosing patients’ illnesses
Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
Prescribing medications and suggesting lifestyle changes
Suturing skills, first assisting in the OR
Reviewing and maintaining patients’ medical histories and records and recording patients’ progress
Educating and counseling patients and their families
Researching the latest treatments, innovations, advances and trends in the bariatric field