PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

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.