Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Weill Cornell Medical College • City of White Plains, NY

1d • $120,000 - $146,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for coordination and direct patient care in the psychiatric inpatient setting including: conducting histories and physical exams; performing psychiatric evaluations and assessments; ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies; and establishing and managing treatment plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Approximately 2 years of work experience in clinical setting highly desired.
• Prior experience with coordinating clinical protocols desired.
• Certification from the National Commission of Physician Assistants, Inc (NCCPA)
• Current New York State Physician Assistant License & Registration
• BLS Certification (issued by the American Heart Association)
• Current ACLS or PALS (if applicable)

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains initial histories and performs physical examinations. Documents clinical findings in patient medical record.
• Develops, implements, and oversees treatment plan in conjunction with supervising physician.
• Provides health education counseling to patients and families. Answers questions about disease and treatment plan.
• Acts as a "physician extender" during clinical encounters. Provides clinical services and care in conjunction with collaborating physician. Documents encounters in electronic medical record.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic studies.
• Provides education and training of PA students who rotate onto clinical programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level