Future Physician Assistant Opportunity - Outpatient Neurology, Yonkers, NY

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

38d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a physician, the Physician Assistant provides diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care services.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• 0-2 years Physician's Associate experience

Nice To Haves

• Neurology experience preferred
• Epic experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient health by interviewing them and obtaining and/or updating medical history.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs physical examinations and provides treatment and counsel.
• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests and laboratory studies.
• Interprets diagnostic test results.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and managing wound care and infections.
• Counsels patients regarding prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by ensuring compliance with infection-control policies and protocols and other safety procedures and regulations.
• Provides assistance to physicians during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
• May prescribe medication.
• Performs other related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level