Per Diem Physician Assistant

Stony Brook University • Town of Brookhaven, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At the Long Island State Veterans Home, our Physician Assistants are valuable members of our team, who, under the supervision of a staff physician, are responsible for providing medical care to all residents of the Long Island State Veterans Home. These duties include the entire range of practice, from diagnostic to treatment activities.
The Long Island State Veterans Home is a 350-bed skilled nursing facility with a 40-slot Adult Day Care Program dedicated to the care of honorably discharged Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, their spouses and Gold Star parents. Join an organization whose people make a difference every day and where commitment, compassion, initiative and leadership are recognized and rewarded. We care for America's heroes every day.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant training program.
• Current NYS Physician Assistant license.

Nice To Haves

• Long-term care experience.
• NCCPA certification (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants).

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties under the supervision of an LISVH attending physician.
• Perform complete physical exams including the ordering of necessary diagnostic tests.
• Assess and evaluate acute and chronic illnesses or conditions presented by patients, and prescribe treatment plans and medications consistent with the guidelines established by the supervising physician(s).
• Work with staff physicians and the Medical Director to ensure that institutional policies and procedures are followed.
• Update patient medical records after completion of examination, assessment and treatment and regularly perform chart reviews and audits.
• Consult with the supervising physician prior to initiating subspecialty consultation referrals.
• Conduct clinical and formal instruction of students in the Physician Assistant Program (School of Health Technology and Management). Incumbent may also serve as preceptor to physician assistant students.
• Assist nursing staff with phlebotomy and other procedures, e.g., electrocardiogram.
• Provide technical assistance to clinical staff.
• Participate in interdisciplinary comprehensive assessment and care planning.
• Perform duties in the LISVH Employee Health clinic under the supervision of the Medical Director.
• Participate in appropriate teaching and research activities in cooperation with the Schools of the Health Science Center.
• Perform On-Call duties with supervising physicians.
• Attend Corporate Compliance training and adhere to the procedures of the Corporate Compliance Program.

Benefits

• Tobacco-free environment
• Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees