Physician Assistant: Hands-On Patient Care & Rounds

Northwell; Halesite (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Physician Assistant to support patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. The role involves collaborating with physicians, residents, and nursing staff to ensure high-quality care.

You will perform history taking, physical examinations, daily rounds, and document care plans, dispositions, and referrals. Certification and NY licensure are required, with NCCPA and BLS credentials maintained.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; ARC-PA accredited program graduate.
• Current NYS license to practice as a Physician Assistant.
• Current NCCPA Certification.
• 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.
• Notes discharge summaries, prescriptions, and referrals on patient charts upon discharge.
• Informs patients of post-discharge care instructions.

Skills

History taking

Physical examination

Care plan communication

Discharge planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (PA)

ARC-PA accredited program graduate

Tools

NCCPA Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Physician Assistant to support patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. The role involves collaborating with physicians, residents, and nursing staff to ensure high-quality care.

You will perform history taking, physical examinations, daily rounds, and document care plans, dispositions, and referrals. Certification and NY licensure are required, with NCCPA and BLS credentials maintained.