Physician Assistant Per Diem - Operating Room
About The Position
Under the general supervision of a physician, the Physician Assistant assists with surgeries and other invasive procedures, rounds on admitted patients, writes orders, notes, and consults for surgical patients, counsels patients and families, and manages inpatient medical care. The role exercises autonomy in medical decision-making and provides a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, working closely with surgeons to deliver safe, high-quality care. The position includes conducting physical examinations, assessing health status, ordering and interpreting tests, prescribing medication when within the scope of practice, consulting with physicians, and referring more complex cases as appropriate. The Physician Assistant documents patient care confidentially, participates in multidisciplinary rounds, and may maintain a departmental statistical database for research and quality purposes. The role also provides direction to Medical Assistants and may train and manage staff in customer service.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and graduation from a Physician Assistant program.
- Two to three years of experience working as a Physician Assistant.
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- ACLS certification.
- New York State licensure as a Physician Assistant.
- DEA Controlled Substance Registration if prescribing medication is included in clinical duties and privileges.
- Ability to assist in surgical procedures.
- Excellent organizational, written, verbal, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel.
- Ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines and educate patients, families, and staff.
- Ability to demonstrate hand-eye coordination, full range of motion, and manual dexterity.
- Basic computer knowledge and ability to implement an electronic health record when available.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, assignments, and deadlines and set priorities.
- Ability to work positively and cooperatively with patients, coworkers, and management.
- Attention to detail and flexibility to accommodate facility, physician, and management needs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with EPIC.
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians with surgeries and other invasive procedures.
- Round on admitted and surgical patients, and write orders, notes, and consults.
- Counsel patients and families and manage inpatient medical care.
- Conduct physical examinations and assess patients’ health status.
- Order and interpret tests and prescribe medication when within the scope of practice and privileges.
- Consult with physicians and refer complex cases or cases outside the Physician Assistant’s usual scope of practice.
- Collaborate with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams, including nursing, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, wound care, nutrition, and care management.
- Attend multidisciplinary rounds.
- Document patient information and care confidentially in the medical record.
- Maintain departmental statistical data for research and quality purposes, when needed.
- Educate patients, families, and staff in an understandable manner.
- Provide direction to Medical Assistants and train and manage staff to deliver strong customer service.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
