Neurosurgery PA: Hands-on Care, Rounds & Discharge

Northwell Health; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to perform vital clinical tasks across admission, assessment, and treatment processes in a dynamic healthcare setting.

The role includes taking histories, performing exams, documenting plans, and coordinating with attending physicians to ensure high-quality patient care. Responsibilities cover rounds, orders, test interpretations, and post-discharge instructions, with an emphasis on comprehensive care delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in NY state is required.
• Current NCCPA certification is required.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Take initial patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Document and communicate plan of care and follow-up for screening and preparation of patients.
• Perform daily patient rounds.
• Write orders for medications, labs, and diagnostic tests.
• Interpret laboratory and test results.
• Coordinate with physicians and care teams to ensure quality patient care.
• Document discharge summaries, prescriptions, and referrals.
• Explain post-discharge care instructions to patients.
• All duties listed are essential functions under applicable law.

Education

Bachelor's degree

New York PA license

NCCPA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to perform vital clinical tasks across admission, assessment, and treatment processes in a dynamic healthcare setting.

The role includes taking histories, performing exams, documenting plans, and coordinating with attending physicians to ensure high-quality patient care. Responsibilities cover rounds, orders, test interpretations, and post-discharge instructions, with an emphasis on comprehensive care delivery.