Physician Assistant - Temporary

Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY

14d•$139,700 - $153,100

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) practices medicine within the Vascular Surgery specialty in collaboration with a supervising physician and in accordance with an established delineation of privileges. Within the PA’s scope of practice, the role includes independently and collaboratively obtaining histories and performing examinations, determining differential diagnoses, evaluating and managing acute and chronic medical conditions, and determining the need for therapeutic or diagnostic tests and procedures. A graduated level of autonomy is based on the individual’s competency, skills, and knowledge. This full-time temporary position supports the institution’s clinical, educational, and academic mission. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the PA may teach and mentor through institutional training programs, including the WCM PA Program. Fluency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese is required.

Requirements

Graduate of an ARC-PA-accredited program.
Fluency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese.
Current New York State Physician Assistant license and registration.
Certification from the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Current ACLS or PALS certification, if applicable.
Demonstrated critical-thinking and analytical skills.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team-oriented individual.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Approximately two years of clinical-setting work experience highly desired; new graduates may be considered, and up to one year of post-degree coursework and/or an internship with less than one year of prior experience may be considered.
Prior experience coordinating clinical protocols desired.
Prior experience or interest in clinical teaching, precepting, or participation in an advanced practice provider training program preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate direct patient care within specialty areas.
Evaluate new and established patients by obtaining comprehensive or focused health histories and performing appropriate limited or complete physical examinations.
Order laboratory tests, imaging, diagnostic testing, and consultations; review and interpret results to develop timely patient care plans.
Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions in accordance with accepted standards of care and practice guidelines.
Document care in patients’ medical records according to documentation best practices.
Counsel and educate patients and caregivers on disease management, prevention, and health promotion, adapting guidance to patients’ age, education, psychosocial needs, and cultural background.
Coordinate with specialists, attending physicians, residents, APPs, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to promote continuity of care and optimize outcomes.
Assist with the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and interventions when applicable and authorized by the delineation of privileges.
Educate and counsel patients in accordance with specialty practice standards.
Perform other duties as required by patient or practice needs, the delineation of privileges, legal scope of practice, and departmental protocols.
Obtain informed consent when indicated.
May teach and mentor through institutional training programs, including the WCM PA Program.