EM, Neurosurgery & Surgery Physician Assistant-14100-026

Under the general supervision of a licensed physician, evaluates and treats
patients with medical and/or surgical problems and assists in delivery of
emergency care within the scope of emergency medicine practice. Performs routine
histories and physical examinations; performs and/or interprets diagnostic tests
and/or procedures as detailed in the department specific scope of practice. May
participate in training, recruiting, quality assurance activities and other
administrative roles and/or functions as requested by department leadership.
Delivers direct patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of a licensed physician

1. Participate in the initial evaluation and management of ED patients from
their initial presentation through disposition decision. Perform complete
patient history and physical examination; order and interpret appropriate
laboratory tests, standardized radiological studies and initiate treatment.
Perform routine or emergency procedures including but not limited to slit
lamp exam, repair of wounds/lacerations, irrigation and drainage of
abscesses, insertion of nasogastric tubes and intravenous lines, sampling of
arterial blood, removal of foreign bodies, etc. 
2. Writes appropriately authorized prescriptions and orders medications in
accordance with NYS department of Education regulations; may prescribe
controlled substances under appropriate physician countersignature. 
3. Confers with attending physicians to ensure delivery of optimum quality of
patient care and to keep them apprised of clinical developments, patient
concerns, etc. 
4. Performs other duties pursuant to clinical responsibility, such as arranging
follow-up for patients, obtaining informed consent from patient, recalling
patients for further evaluation and treatment. Informs patients of necessary
post-discharge instructions as required. 
5. Documents appropriate entries in patient’s electronic medical record which
may include but not limited to history & physical exam, procedures
performed, and medical decision making. 
6. Completes and documents participation in continuing medical education
required of physician assistants in order to meet requirements for
certification, including assigned lectures and conferences.
7. Perform the medical screening exam.
8. Can place initial disposition order and documentation of such disposition
order after discussion with supervisory attending.

QUALIFICATIONS

Job requires completion of NYS-approved program for training of physician
assistant, minimum Bachelor of Science program/degree in Physician Assistant
studies.

1 to 2-years of emergency medicine experience is preferred however, it is not
required to apply for the position. 

Registration required with New York State as Physician Assistant. 

Certification with National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
(NCCPA); American Heart Association or equivalent as provider of Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Life Support (PALS).

Basic MS Office Suite skills required. 

Knowledge on how to use an electronic medical record such as EPIC. 

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