Physician Assistant - Outpatient Breast Surgery

Position Summary

We currently have an opening for a Physician Assistant to to join our team of breast surgery experts! The Weill Cornell Breast Center's team of experts has pioneered many of the latest advances in breast cancer treatment today.

Our team provides the most advanced surgical treatment options for breast cancer treatment and prevention.

As a Physician Assistant, you will be 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.

Please note this is an outpatient clinic role only. There will be no OR responsibilities.

Schedule : Monday - Friday, Days

Job Responsibilities

• In both an outpatient and inpatient setting, provides clinical services and care in conjunction with supervising physician.
• Coordinates care of established patients : coordinates the ongoing care of established patients ensuring that diagnostic testing and sub specialty consultations and all follow up appointments are completed on a timely basis.
• Coordinates care of new patients : coordinates the care of new patients ensuring that diagnostic testing and 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 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.

1+ year of work experience in breast surgery or breast oncology experience required

Up to one year of post-degree course work and / or an internship and less than one year of previous experience may be considered.

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)

Working Conditions / Physical Demands