PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Samaritan Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 102,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant who is certified or eligible for NCCPA certification within one year. The candidate must graduate from an approved program and be granted privileges at Samaritan Medical Center, with the ability to work under supervision in the department listed.

Strong clinical competence and adherence to medical staff bylaws are required. Responsibilities include collaborating with supervising physicians, maintaining patient flow, and ensuring safe,

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved course of study and experience acceptable to the State Education Department.
• Training and experience must be within the scope of the collaborating or supervising physician to whom they are assigned.
• Must have privileges at Samaritan Medical Center.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Critical listening

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

NCCPA certification

Job description

Location: Samaritan Medical Center Department: 01.6728 SMC SFHC-ADAMS CLINIC Pay Range: $49.10 - $81.02 Care for our community, and your career. Physician Assistants must be certified or eligible for certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants (NCCPA) within one year. Documentation of certification must be filed with the staff secretary.

Graduate of approved course of study and experience acceptable to the State Education Department. Training and experience must be within the scope of practice of the collaborating or supervising physician to whom they are assigned. Must have privileges at Samaritan Medical Center. Responsible to act in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws of Samaritan Medical Center and Samaritan Keep Home. Every practitioner at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter, must demonstrate clinical competence to the satisfaction of the medical staff and the board(s) of the hospital(s) or the nursing home if applicable in which privileges are sought.

Visual and auditory acuity with or without adaptive devices. Ability to organize personal work and maintain patient flow, ability to give sound guidance and direction to others involved in care of patients. Ability to work independently and autonomously. Ability to make good decisions. Critical listening skills and ability to communicate clearly. Commitment to update skills constantly and proficient use of resources. Desire to work with all types of people and work as a team member. Good interpersonal skills. Good eye/hand coordination and precision. Basic computer skills required. BLS required. ACLS certification preferred.. PALS and ATLS preferred.

Samaritan is an Affirmitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Work Shift: Exempt (United States of America) Position Hours: 80

Samaritan is an Affirmitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.At Samaritan, everyone’s job is critical to the successful care of our patients.

Be a part of an organization whose employees, medical staff, volunteers and students choose to spend their time here because they are dedicated, enthusiastic, truly care about making a difference and are surrounded by over 2,500 others who feel the same way.

Become part of an organization whose ongoing strategic planning drives our organization forward and sets the tone for future growth and development.

Samaritan is a fiscally sound and stable organization. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our medical staff and employees combined with careful management, our bottom line is strong, which allows us to provide stable jobs, and offer ever-improving quality of care.

Enjoy the natural beauty of Northern New York, minutes from Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. A safe community, low cost of living and minimal commute times mean more time for enjoying life outside of work.

Exceptional, dedicated people, rewarding opportunities, an excellent compensation and benefit program, and the ability to shape healthcare in our community are some of the reasons to join Samaritan.

In 1881, we began caring for our neighbors as the House of the Good Samaritan in a home with five beds. Today, Samaritan Health is a comprehensive not-for-profit health system. And as we’ve grown to meet the changing needs of our region, we’ve held fast to our community roots.

At Samaritan, we’ve invested in the best medical talent, facilities and equipment to offer a full continuum of care close to home. That means our patients can spend more time healing and less time traveling out of the area for the care they need.

As the largest hospital and the largest private employer in the region, the health of our community is our priority - in fact, it’s our mission. That’s why Samaritan invests time and resources to support local non-profit organizations and events. It’s also why our people lend a hand to little league teams, churches and fundraisers—all to help Northern New York thrive.