Elmhurst Physician Assistant-ELM
Elmhurst Physician Assistant-ELM
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Job Description
Under the general supervision of a licensed physician evaluates and treats patients having medical and/or surgical problems. Performs routine histories and physical examinations; performs and/or interprets diagnostic tests and/or procedures as detailed in the department specific scope of practice.Participates in teaching and quality assurance activities with other members of the clinical department.Delivers direct patient care.
Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of an appropriately licensed physician:
1. Performs complete patient histories and physical examinations;orderslaboratory tests and xrays; performs and/or interprets laboratory and test results and initiates treatment.Mayperform routine or emergency procedures including but not limited to castssplintsirrigation and suturing of wounds or incisionsdrainage of abscessesinsertion of intravenous linessampling of arterial bloodetc.Writes appropriately authorized prescriptions;may prescribe controlled substances under appropriate physician countersignature.May respond to initial requests for servicespecific consultation.
- May initiate or participate in initial management and stabilization of patients or other medical or surgical emergencies.
- Confers with attending physiciansresidentsnursingstaffetc.to ensure delivery of optimum quality of patient care.Confers regularlywith Supervising Physicianand/or Physician Assistant and coworkers to keep them apprised of clinical developments patient concernsetc.May participate in special projects assigned.May prepare QA data for review.
- Performs other duties pursuant to clinical responsibilitysuch as arranging followup for patientsobtaining informed consent from patientrecalling patients for further evaluation and treatmentescorting patients when necessaryto other areas of the hospitaletc.Informs patients of necessary postdischarge instructions as required.Makes appropriate entries in patients charts.
- Completes and documents participation in continuing medical education required of physician assistants in order to meet requirements for certificationincluding assigned lectures and conferences.
- Inspecific departmentsmayact asfirstassistantinoperatingarea as needed.May perform preoperative and postoperative evaluation and render related medical care as necessary.
7. Performs related duties as required professionally or at the request of the supervising physician Director of Service and/or Supervising PhysicianAssistant.
Qualifications
Job requires completion of NYSapproved program for training of physician to acquire knowledge of anatomyphysiology and clinical patient careusually via Bachelor of Science program/degree in closely related field.Certain education/training may be accepted by NYS in lieu of these requirements(nurseetc..
Registration required with New York State as Physician Assistant. Certification with National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants(or equivalent organization) requiredfor Physician Assistant. Certification may be required with American Heart Association or like organization in some areas as provider of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) /Basic Life Support (BLS).
High level of analytical ability required to effectively and expeditiously diagnose and treat medical/surgical problems under the direction of physician.
Interacts with various internal hospital medicaladministrative and professional staff in the course of routine clinical duties. High degree of responsibility required for daily contacts with patients and their families.
Manual dexterity required for adept manipulation of surgical instruments and handling of medical equipment;physical strength necessary for lifting and proper handling/positioning of patients.
Employment Type
Full-Time
