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Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
New York, New York, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Bronx, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/28/22
In partnership with NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx our teams handle more than 156,000 outpatient visits, more than 50,000 emergency room visits and more than 7,500 admissions annually in the 232-bed facility. The hospital maintains an academic affiliation with the James J. Peters VA Medical Center.
Responsibilities:
The position of the Physician Assistant consists of providing advanced evidenced-based care and treatment to patients including but not limited to the following:
- Performing history and physical examinations
- Ordering diagnostic tests based on assessments
- Developing treatment plans
- Prescribing drugs and other therapies
- Making referrals as necessary
- Documenting findings in the electronic medical record
- Consulting with supervising medical provider when appropriate
- Counseling patients and families regarding care
- Reviewing and responding to referrals from within and outside the clinic
- Maintaining patient confidentiality
Qualifications:
- Master's and/or Bachelor's Degree
- Physician Assistant certification/license.
- Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant education program.
- Current NYS registration as a Physician Assistant.
- Current certification issued by the NCCPA.
- Must have proven ability to work in a team environment.
- Must be ACLS/BLS certified.
Proof of Covid-19 vaccination required before hire
EOE M/F/D/V