• Physician Assistant

    Northwell Health (Manorville, NY)


    **Req Number** PHYA1

    POSITION SUMMARY

    Performs a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and outcome evaluation. Participates in performance improvement, research and educational activities.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    * 1. Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations.

    * 2. Initiates, documents and communicates the plan of care and follows-up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients.

    * 3. Performs daily patient rounds.

    * 4. Writes orders for medications, laboratory work and diagnostic tests. Interprets laboratory and test results.

    * 5. Confers with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care.

    * 6. Upon discharge, notes discharge summaries, prescriptions and any referrals on patient charts. Informs patients of the necessary post-discharge care instructions.

    7. Performs related duties, as required.

    *ADA Essential Functions

    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

    * Bachelor’s Degree, required.

    * Graduate of an accredited (Accreditation Review Committee for Physician Assistant Programs (ARC-PA) program, required.

    * Licensed Physician Assistant (LPA) by the New York State Department of Education, required.

    * Current NCCPA Certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), required.

    * Current BLS certification, required.

     

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