Physicians Assistant FEATURED

Physician Assistant (PA) – Operating Room

Starting salary $135K for new graduates, negotiable and commensurate with experience

Under the general supervision of a Physician, the Physician Assistant will be assisting in surgeries and other invasive procedures; rounding on admitted patients; writing orders, notes and consults on surgical patients, counsel patients and families, and other patient care duties; managing all aspects of in-patient medical care. Physician Assistants exercise autonomy in medical decision making and broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. The Physician Assistant will work closely with the appropriate surgeon(s) to deliver high quality care in a safe and meaningful manner.

Education: Must be a graduate of a Physician Assistant Program.

Experience: Two to three years’ experience working as a Physician Assistant preferred.

Training/Certification: A certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required. ACLS required. If prescribing medication is included in the clinical duties and privileges, DEA Controlled Substance Registration is required.

Licensure: NYS Licensed as a Physician Assistant

Other:. Experience in EPIC preferred. Must have the ability to communicate verbally with patients, relatives, attending physicians, nurses and other hospital personnel.