NP / Physician Assistant

Job Description

*Highland Hospital is seeking a Full Time Physician Assistant or Nurse
Practitioner to join its team. This newly created role has been created to
assist with increased patient volumes. Candidates for this role would join our
other APP's working Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends and a Holiday rotation. 

Some duties include but are not limited to

The Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner will work under the direct
supervision of the Emergency Department Attending Physician.  The PA/ NP will
evaluate and treat the acute and non-acute medical, surgical, orthopedic, OB/
GYN, pediatric and psychiatric patients through appropriate history and physical
examinations, radiology and laboratory data.  Will also provide coverage in the
ED Observation unit as needed.

Demonstrates actions consistent with Highland Hospital Values, Promise 
Standards and Performance Behaviors as well as HIPAA Guidelines in performing

clinical responsibilities

Obtains a detailed, accurate medical history, performs physical examinations and
writes orders for treatments, medications and appropriate and cost effective
tests:  laboratory, radiological and EKG’s
* Develops a differential and working diagnosis.
* Coordinates test results, history and physical examination to assure proper
patient disposition.
* Discharges or admits patients, assuring the patient and family have a through
understanding of the findings and necessary follow-up.
* Documents all findings clearly in the Medical Record.
* Contacts the patient’s primary care physician to review the patient’s
assessment, work-up, treatment and admission or discharge disposition as
appropriate. Obtains consultation from a specialist as needed.
* Maintains consistent on going communication with the Emergency Department
Physician about the patient’s status.

Salary Range

$98,000.00 - $130,083.20 annually

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for
this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s
compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but
not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of
the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Job Requirements

Education: Fulfilled the requirements to be a licensed PA or NP in NYS.
Experience:  At least two years experience as a practicing Physician Assistant
or Nurse Practitioner with evaluation of urgent and non-urgent patients.  Would
prefer Emergency Medicine experience.  New graduates will be considered. 
License/Certification Required: Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by
the NY State Board of Medicine.  Prescription license and DEA required. 
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) required at
time of hire.
Skills:  The ability to work autonomously as a physician extender is required as
is the ability to work well under stressful situations and attention to details.