Physician Assistant - PreAdmission Testing

Description:

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
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.

Qualifications:
To qualify you will need a BS degree, completion of an approved Physician Assistant program and current NYS Physician Assistant License, 2 years prior work experience in Orthopedics and General Surgery. Board Certification is preferred. You must be available to work flexible weekday hours and rotating weekends.

Job: Physician Assistant
Primary Location: Plainview Hospital -- Plainview
Organization: Plainview Hospital
Schedule: Part Time
Shift: Day Job
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM