Physician Assistant- Urology

Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley; Colonial Heights (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Urology department. You will assist physicians in clinic and hospital rounds, perform comprehensive assessments, and manage patient care using EMR documentation.

The role requires NYS licensure with 1–5 years of related experience; work is full-time in an exempt, salaried setting in Poughkeepsie, NY. Expect collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program and NYS licensed.
• 1–5 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in-office for patient visits and procedures.
• Perform hospital rounds on new consults and follow-ups.
• Obtain patient history, perform physicals and document in EMR.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests per protocol guidelines.
• Develop patient education plans and coordinate care.
• Prescribe and administer therapies; refer to specialists when needed.
• Ensure timely documentation and coding of visits; participate in quality review.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Medical decision making

Communication

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant Program

NYS licensed

Job description

Looking for a Great Place to Work in the Hudson Valley … We’re Hiring!

Premier Medical Group is comprised of more than 500 dedicated team members who make patient care a top priority every day.

As an all-specialty medical practice, Premier Medical Group offers depth of care in both medical and surgical specialties in the fields of urology, gastroenterology, cardiology, rheumatology, neurology, podiatry, dermatology, gynecology, plastic surgery, and internal medicine, including pulmonology, nephrology, and family practice.

We offer a full range of competitive and innovative benefits to our employees, including comprehensive medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, generous paid time-off, paid holidays, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and much more!

If you’re looking to join a team of exemplary employees, you’re committed to providing exceptional patient care, and you personify our core values, then we encourage you to explore our current openings.

Current Openings

Who We Are

Life at PMG

Current Openings

Location: 50 Eastdale Avenue North

Poughkeepsie, NY

Job Id:1795

# of Openings:1

Location:50 Eastdale Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603

Division:Clinical Operations

Department:Urology

Classification: Full Time, Exempt (Salaried)

Reports to:Practice Manager/Director or Clinical Supervisor

Shift/Core Hours:Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Premier Medical Group is part of a multi-specialty practice that offers medical and surgical specialties. We provide patients with in-depth and compassionate care to treat the whole you in the fields of urology, gastroenterology, cardiology, rheumatology, neurology, podiatry, dermatology, gynecology, and internal medicine including pulmonology, endocrinology, nephrology, and family practice.

The Physician Assistant is responsible for assisting physicians as well as seeing patients independently for office visits.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers to provide health care across the continuum of care to assigned patients.
• Performs hospital rounds of new consults and follow-up patients and assists in discharge of patients.
• Obtains patient medical, physical and psycho-social history and performs comprehensive health assessment including physical exam, based on age and history.
• Conducts non-invasive preventive screening procedures based on age and history.
• Identifies medical and health risks and needs. Updates and records changes in health status in EMR.
• Formulates the appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, physical examination and clinical findings.
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests and laboratory studies within protocol guidelines.
• Develops and provides a relevant patient education plan.
• Prescribes and administers appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies.
• Determines the effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of client care outcomes.
• Reassesses and modifies the treatment plan as necessary to achieve medical and health goals
• Completes all documentation in EMR in a timely fashion. Codes patient visits accurately and appropriately.
• Participates in quality assurance review on a periodic basis, including systematic review of records and treatment plans.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Consults other departments, as needed and as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program; NYS licensed
• 1 – 5 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrates an ability to utilize advanced health assessment and decision-making skills.
• Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; a self-starter; compatible and supportive; a team player.
• Maintains a good working relationship and effective communication both within the department and with other departments for the benefit of the patient.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Attends outside clinical updates as required and attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Premier Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.