Neonatal Physician Assistant — Hands-on Critical Care

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to take patient histories, perform physical examinations, and develop and communicate the plan of care. The role includes daily rounds, ordering tests, interpreting results, and coordinating with physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

The position requires a NY license, NCCPA certification, a Bachelor’s degree from an ARC-PA accredited program, and current BLS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an ARC-PA accredited program.
• Current PA license to practice in New York.
• NCCPA certification current and active.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations.
• Initiates, documents, and communicates the plan of care and follows up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients.
• Performs daily patient rounds.
• Writes orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests.
• Interprets laboratory and test results.
• Confers with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care.
• Upon discharge, notes discharge summaries, prescriptions, and any referrals on patient charts.
• Informs patients of the necessary post-discharge care instructions.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient history

Documentation

Team communication

Care planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ARC-PA program graduate

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to take patient histories, perform physical examinations, and develop and communicate the plan of care. The role includes daily rounds, ordering tests, interpreting results, and coordinating with physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

The position requires a NY license, NCCPA certification, a Bachelor’s degree from an ARC-PA accredited program, and current BLS.