EM, Neurosurgery & Surgery Physician Assistant-14100-023

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.

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.

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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