Title: Physician Assistant - Primary Care (OBGYN subspecialty)
Location: Upper East Side; Brooklyn; Lower East Side; Midtown; West Side
Org Unit: Clinical Operations
Work Days: Monday-Friday, Days
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $120,000.00-$146,700.00
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
The Primary Care team in Brooklyn Heights is growing and we are seeking a Physician Assistant to provide Obstetrics and Gynecology patient care. The Physician Assistant is responsible for coordination and direct patient care of patients in an outpatient setting, with some inpatient coordination. This position performs medical histories, physical exams, ECGs and other clinical care and documents all findings appropriately.
This role is a medical provider who is able to diagnose, manage and create treatment plans, and prescribe medications under the delegated autonomy of their supervising physician.
Job Responsibilities
- In both an outpatient and inpatient setting, provides clinical services and care in conjunction with supervising physician.
- Coordinates care of established patients, ensuring that diagnostic testing, sub specialty consultations, and all follow-up appointments are completed on a timely basis.
- Coordinates care of new patients, ensuring that diagnostic testing, sub specialty consultations, and all follow-up appointments are completed on a timely basis.
- Where applicable, assists physician in surgeries and/or procedures.
- Obtains initial histories and performs physical examinations. Documents clinical findings in patient medical record. Develops and implements plan of care in conjunction with supervising physician.
- Issues prescriptions for drugs, devices, and immunizations as indicated.
- Provides health education counseling to patients and families. Answers questions about disease and treatment plan.
- Responds to patient phone calls, answers questions, and refers questions to physician as appropriate.
- Establishes and maintains a clinical and research database. Assists physician with the coordination of clinical trials.
- Prescreens and triages all new patients prior to scheduling of appointments; collects relevant medical materials including scans and records from outside hospitals and physicians.
- Coordinates the scheduling of appointments for new patients with multiple medical subspecialties; reviews and summarizes clinical information of the obtained history materials prior to the appointment; shares the same with multi-specialty care team.
- Establishes and maintains educational materials; and supports programs for patients and their families.
Education
- Graduate from ARC-PA accredited program
Experience
Master's Degree is preferred.
Approximately 2 years of work experience in clinical setting highly desired.
Prior experience with coordinating clinical protocols desired.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
- A team-oriented individual that works collaboratively to achieve team goals.
Licenses and Certifications
- Current New York State Physician Assistant License & Registration
- Certification from the National Commission of Physician Assistants, Inc (NCCPA)
- BLS certification, issued by the American Heart Association.
- Current ACLS or PALS (if applicable)
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