Physician Assistant: Patient Care, Diagnostics & Procedures

One-Brooklyn-Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

One Brooklyn Health in New York, NY is seeking a Physician Assistant to support physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient exams, and care coordination.

You will perform histories, order tests, assist in procedures, prescribe medications (countersigned), maintain charts, and participate in emergencies and rounds. Requirements include a BS PA program, NY license, at least 3 years experience, strong communication and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Minimum three (3) years experience for Senior Physician Assistant.
• Licensed and currently registered as a Physician Assistant in New York State.
• Must possess good written and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient’s medical history and performs initial or periodic physical examinations.
• Order lab tests and diagnostic procedures required for complete evaluation of patient’s condition.
• Make an assessment of patient’s condition, or suggests a differential diagnosis, based on patient’s chart, results of tests, physical exam and other established medical policies and procedures. Suggest appropriate treatment of patient and assists in the management of the patient.
• Prescribe mediation, order routine fluids, diets and similar patient care orders. (Orders must be countersigned by physician).
• Keep required medical records by recording notes on tests, findings and treatment ordered in patient’s charts and evaluates patients charts (countersigned by physician).
• Perform laboratory procedures or procedures to implement the diagnostic assessment and management plan including; drawing blood specimen for testing, blood counts, urinalysis, bacteriologic smears, stains and culture pulmonary function tests, catherizations, starting IV solutions and administering IN medications and other routine procedures for which he has received specific supervised training and evaluation.
• Perform minor surgical procedures including routing suturing of lacerations, skin biopsies, incision and drainage of superficial abscess, removal of minor skin liaisons, applying and removing casts and traction apparatus.
• Initiate consultations and monitors scheduling of patients for special tests.
• Counsel patients and their families with reference to preventative care, medical problems and the use of prescribed treatment and drugs.
• Assist in the management of medical and surgical emergencies; cardiopulmonary resuscitation, life threatening traumatic injuries, etc. (may start such management if physician is not available).
• Make daily rounds to observe and record pertinent progress of patients updating and summarizing charts and notifying physician of changes in patient’s conditions.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Good written and interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

BS Degree in accredited Physician Assistant Program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

One Brooklyn Health in New York, NY is seeking a Physician Assistant to support physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient exams, and care coordination.

You will perform histories, order tests, assist in procedures, prescribe medications (countersigned), maintain charts, and participate in emergencies and rounds. Requirements include a BS PA program, NY license, at least 3 years experience, strong communication and MS Office skills.