Physician Assistant Hospital Non-Exempt
About The Position
How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success. If this describes you then let’s talk! HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree
- Graduate of CAAHEP accredited Physician Assistant Training Program
- Current New York State registration
- BLS certification
- DEA
- Excellent communication skills and strong clinical skills
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in orthopedics and/or pain management is highly desired but not required
- Experience with Epic EMR preferred
Responsibilities
- Participates in daily rounds for patients acute and chronic pain patients on the Perioperative Pain Service.
- Assists the supervising physician in coordinating management plan.
- Provides health care, teaching, counseling and treatment to patients, including assessments of patients’ medical, pharmacological and psychosocial needs.
- Monitors and evaluates the patient’s treatment and health care plan for effectiveness and modifies as necessary.
- Coordinates admission and discharge for pain management inpatients, including obtaining relevant information regarding medication and ensuring that appropriate discharge prescriptions and follow up appointments are made.
- Works collaboratively with other members of the Pain Management team.
- Documents all assessments, findings, progress and care provided in the electronic medical record.
- Refers relevant clinical issues to the supervising physician.
- Contacts appropriate primary care team members to discuss discharge follow-up.
- Works collaboratively with all nursing and hospital staff and other hospital staff as required.
- Educates nursing staff on uses related to pain management, including distribution of articles and education materials of interest.
- Adheres to all practice standards outlined by Hospital Administration and governing regulatory bodies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
