Physician Assistant - Flexible Per Diem & Long-Term

Northwell Health; Manhasset (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Physician Assistant with at least 6 months experience for assignments in Queens/Nassau County. Responsibilities include taking patient histories, performing physical exams, initiating and documenting care plans, conducting daily rounds, and writing orders for medications and tests.

Eligible candidates must hold a NYS PA license, NCCPA certification, and be ARC-PA accredited; BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current NYS PA license.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations.
• Initiates, documents, and communicates the plan of care.
• 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 others to ensure quality care.
• Notes discharge summaries, prescriptions, and referrals on patient charts at discharge.
• Informs patients of post-discharge care instructions.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education

Bachelor Degree

ARC-PA Accredited PA Program

New York State PA License

NCCPA Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Physician Assistant with at least 6 months experience for assignments in Queens/Nassau County. Responsibilities include taking patient histories, performing physical exams, initiating and documenting care plans, conducting daily rounds, and writing orders for medications and tests.

Eligible candidates must hold a NYS PA license, NCCPA certification, and be ARC-PA accredited; BLS certification is required.