Physician Assistant - FlexStaff- Urgent Care- Putnum County (Carmel)

Northwell Health; Village of Lake Success (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join their urgent care team. In this vital role, you will perform comprehensive patient assessments, initiate treatment plans, and ensure optimal patient care through effective communication with healthcare providers. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you will engage with a diverse patient population, from pediatrics to adults. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient outcomes and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and accredited PA program required.
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in NY.

Responsibilities

• Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations.
• Writes orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Physical Examinations

Medication Orders

Interpreting Test Results

Patient Communication

Education

Bachelor Degree

Graduate of accredited PA program

Current BLS certification

Job description

URGENT CARE site: Carmel, Putnum County, NY. Hours: 8a-8p. Population: Pediatrics-Adults

Performs a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow up, and outcome evaluation. Participates in performance improvement, research, and educational activities.

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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree, required.
• Graduate of an accredited (Accreditation Review Committee for
• Physician Assistant Programs ARC-PA) program, required.
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the New York State Department of Education, required.
• Current NCCPA Certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), required.
• Current BLS certification, required.

*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).