A health services organization in New York City is currently seeking a licensed Physician Assistant (PA) to join their General Surgery team. In this role, the Physician Assistant (PA) will be responsible for patient care regarding patient management, diagnosis, treatment planning and ordering of pertinent tests, therapeutics and medications.

About the Opportunity:

• Specialty: General Surgery


• Shifts: Evenings or Nights


• Schedule: 3 12-hours a week (rotating schedule on holidays and weekends)


• Hours: 7pm to 7am or 8pm to 8am (rotating schedule on holidays and weekends)

Responsibilities:

The Physician Assistant (PA) will:

• Write accurately and in timely manner into patient records for all pertinent care, status changes, orders, progress notes, procedure notes and admit/discharge notes as designated by the clinical area of hire


• Provide consultation to nursing and ancillary medical teams and staff of patient condition and plan of care


• Communicate assessment, treatment and care planning to patient, families and designated caretakers in effective and compassionate manner


• Facilitates patient continuity of care for across multi-disciplinary services; participate in effective, safe and efficient throughput of patients


• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• Graduation from a accredited Physician Assistant program


• NYS Physician Assistant (PA) license


• NCCPA Board Certification


• DEA Licensure


• BLS and ACLS certifications


• Infection Control certification

Desired Skills:

• Master's Degree