Physician Assistant-QHC
Physician Assistant-QHC
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Job Description
Acts under the supervision of the Director of Service and/or an assigned Attending. Performs routine histories and physical examinations; performs and/or interprets diagnostic tests and/or procedures as detailed in the department specific scope of care. Provides care to patients of all ages. Primarily outpatient clinic-based with some inpatient responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of a licensed physician:
- Performs complete patient histories physician examinations & minor procedures e.g. catheter insertion/removal; orders laboratory tests and x-rays; performs and/or interprets laboratory and test results. Assists in performing routine examinations and inpatient/emergency department consults. Writes appropriate prescriptions with the countersignature of an Attending.
- Assists in Ambulatory / Inpatient Surgery or outpatient procedures under the supervision of an attending physician.
- Performs other duties pursuant to clinical responsibility such as arranging patient follow up obtaining healthcare information scheduling patients for further evaluation and treatment. Inform patients of necessary post discharge instructions. Logs appropriate documentation in patients charts.
- Full-time work week is 40 addition paid On Call remote responsibilities.
Qualifications
-Job requires completion of NYS-approved program for training of physician assistant/associate studies.
-Previous urological experience preferred but not necessary.
-Registration with New York State as Physician Assistant/Associate.Certification with National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant/Associate.
-High levels of analytical ability required to effectively and expeditiously diagnose and treat medical/surgical problems under the supervision of a physician.
-Interacts with various internal hospital medical administrative and professional staff in the course of routine clinical duties. High degree of responsibility required for daily contact with patients and their families.
-Ability to work independently.
Employment Type
Full-Time
