Physician Assistant- ENT (Outpatient)
About The Position
The Physician Assistant performs clinical functions and technical procedures to support patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation. The role also participates in performance improvement, research, and educational activities. The position involves obtaining patient histories and performing examinations; initiating, documenting, and communicating care plans; conducting patient rounds; ordering medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests; interpreting results; and coordinating with physicians and other care providers. It also includes documenting discharge information, prescriptions, and referrals, and informing patients about post-discharge care.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Graduate of an accredited ARC-PA program required.
- Current New York State Department of Education license to practice as a Physician Assistant required.
- Current NCCPA certification required.
- Current BLS certification required.
Responsibilities
- Take initial patient histories and perform physical examinations.
- Initiate, document, and communicate the plan of care, and follow up to ensure patients are fully screened and prepared.
- 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 quality patient care.
- Document discharge summaries, prescriptions, and referrals in patient charts.
- 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
