EM, Neurosurgery & Surgery Physician Assistant-14100-026
About The Position
Under the general supervision of a licensed physician, this role evaluates and treats patients with medical and/or surgical problems and assists in the delivery of emergency care within the scope of emergency medicine practice. The position involves performing routine histories and physical examinations, and performing and/or interpreting diagnostic tests and/or procedures as detailed in the department-specific scope of practice. The role may also include participation in training, recruiting, quality assurance activities, and other administrative roles as requested by department leadership. The primary focus is on delivering direct patient care.
Requirements
- Completion of NYS-approved program for training of physician assistant
- Minimum Bachelor of Science program/degree in Physician Assistant studies
- Registration with New York State as Physician Assistant
- Certification with National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Certification as provider of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association or equivalent
- Basic MS Office Suite skills
- Knowledge on how to use an electronic medical record such as EPIC
Nice To Haves
- 1 to 2-years of emergency medicine experience
Responsibilities
- Participate in the initial evaluation and management of ED patients from their initial presentation through disposition decision.
- Perform complete patient history and physical examination; order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests, standardized radiological studies and initiate treatment.
- Perform routine or emergency procedures including but not limited to slit lamp exam, repair of wounds/lacerations, irrigation and drainage of abscesses, insertion of nasogastric tubes and intravenous lines, sampling of arterial blood, removal of foreign bodies, etc.
- Writes appropriately authorized prescriptions and orders medications in accordance with NYS department of Education regulations; may prescribe controlled substances under appropriate physician countersignature.
- Confers with attending physicians to ensure delivery of optimum quality of patient care and to keep them apprised of clinical developments, patient concerns, etc.
- Performs other duties pursuant to clinical responsibility, such as arranging follow-up for patients, obtaining informed consent from patient, recalling patients for further evaluation and treatment.
- Informs patients of necessary post-discharge instructions as required.
- Documents appropriate entries in patient’s electronic medical record which may include but not limited to history & physical exam, procedures performed, and medical decision making.
- Completes and documents participation in continuing medical education required of physician assistants in order to meet requirements for certification, including assigned lectures and conferences.
- Perform the medical screening exam.
- Can place initial disposition order and documentation of such disposition order after discussion with supervisory attending.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
