Physician Assistant-QHC-12756-004
About The Position
Under the general supervision of a licensed, board-certified otolaryngologist or other appropriately licensed and board-certified physician, the Physician Assistant evaluates and treats patients with medical and/or surgical ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions and helps deliver patient-oriented otolaryngology care. The role includes inpatient, outpatient, and surgical responsibilities and provides direct care to patients of all ages. The provider assists with scheduling surgical cases, completing pre-operative requirements, operating-room preparation and assistance, and post-operative care and follow-up. The role also includes routine clinic visits and consultations, obtaining histories and performing physical examinations, interpreting diagnostic tests or procedures within the department-specific scope of practice, and participating in teaching and quality assurance activities.
Requirements
- Graduate from an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) program approved by the New York State Education Department, usually through a Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree.
- No previous experience required.
- High analytical ability to diagnose and treat medical and surgical ENT problems effectively and expeditiously under the supervising physician’s direction.
- High degree of responsibility in daily interactions with patients and their families.
- Manual dexterity to manipulate surgical instruments and handle medical equipment.
- Physical strength to lift and properly handle or position patients.
Responsibilities
- Act as first surgical assistant in the operating room; assist with same-day pre-operative and post-operative documentation, room and instrument preparation, patient preparation and positioning, and post-operative care.
- Arrange patient follow-up and recall patients for further evaluation or treatment; provide required post-discharge instructions; schedule surgical cases and help ensure pre-operative requirements are complete; document appropriately in patient charts.
- Obtain complete patient histories and perform physical examinations; order laboratory tests and imaging studies; perform or interpret tests and results; and initiate treatment.
- Perform routine or emergency procedures within the department scope of practice, including procedures such as fiberoptic laryngoscopy, wound or incision irrigation and suturing, abscess drainage, nasogastric tube insertion, fine needle aspiration, anterior nasal packing, and surgical drain removal or placement.
- Write appropriately authorized prescriptions, including controlled substances, and respond to initial requests for service-specific consultation within the department scope of practice.
- Consult with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, the supervising physician, other Physician Assistants, and coworkers to support quality patient care and communicate clinical developments and patient concerns.
- Participate in assigned special projects and assist with preparing monthly quality assurance data for review.
- Complete and document required continuing medical education for Physician Assistant certification, including assigned lectures and conferences.
- Perform related professional duties as required or requested by the Supervising Physician, Director of Service, or Supervising Physician Assistant.
- Participate in teaching and quality assurance activities with other clinical department members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
