Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Weill Cornell Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine in White Plains, NY is seeking a Psychiatric Physician Assistant to provide inpatient psychiatric care under supervision. Responsibilities include taking histories, performing exams, evaluating, ordering tests, and developing treatment plans.

You will educate patients, coordinate care, and supervise PA students. Requirements include NCCPA certification, NYS PA license, BLS, and preferred Master’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• NCCPA certification and NYS PA license required.
• BLS certification; ACLS or PALS as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Obtains histories and performs physical examinations; develops treatment plans with supervising physician.
• Performs psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic studies.
• Provides health education to patients and families.
• Trains PA students rotating onto clinical programs.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Clinical coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Title

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Location: White Plains

Org Unit: Westchester

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $139,700.00 - $153,100.00

As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Responsible for coordination and direct patient care in the psychiatric inpatient setting including: conducting histories and physical exams; performing psychiatric evaluations and assessments; ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies; and establishing and managing treatment plans.

Job Responsibilities

• Obtains initial histories and performs physical examinations. Documents clinical findings in patient medical record. Develops, implements, and oversees treatment plan in conjunction with supervising physician.
• Provides health education counseling to patients and families. Answers questions about disease and treatment plan.
• Acts as a \"physician extender\" during clinical encounters. Provides clinical services and care in conjunction with collaborating physician. Documents encouters in electronic medical record.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic studies.
• Provides education and training of PA students who rotate onto clinical programs.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field

Experience

• Approximately 2 years of work experience in clinical setting highly desired.
• Prior experience with coordinating clinical protocols desired.
• Master's degree preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Detail-oriented and excellent organizational skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification from the National Commission of Physician Assistants, Inc (NCCPA)
• Current New York State Physician Assistant License & Registration
• BLS Certification (issued by the American Heart Association)
• Current ACLS or PALS (if applicable)

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

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