Physician Assistant

Summary

The Physician Assistant is responsible for practicing medicine with physician supervision including conducting examinations and writing prescriptions.

Within physician-physician assistant relationship, Physician Assistant exercises autonomy in medical decision-making a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.

May include responsibility for education, research, and administrative services.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following :

1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.

2. First Assist on surgical procedures. First and second assist on total hips and knees.

3. Conducts physical exams, assesses health status, orders and interprets tests, prescribes medications, and treat illnesses including giving injections and suturing wounds.

Consults with physicians as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s scope of work.

4. Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.

5. Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Responds to emergencies including use of CPR.

6. Counsels patient / family on preventative health care.

7. Documents patient information and care in medical record, in confidential manner, and may maintain departmental statistical database for research purposes.

8. Demonstrates knowledge of medical model and roles of physicians and physician assistants. Familiar with anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine and physical diagnosis.

9. Demonstrates skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.

10. Demonstrates skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.

11. Demonstrates ability to make responsible decisions within scope of PA practice.

12. Demonstrates ability to collaborate effectively with physicians on complicated cases.

13. Demonstrates ability to educate patients, families and staff in user-friendly manner.

14. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Current New York State licensed Physician Assistant
• Current White Plains Hospital Physician Assistant Collaborative Practice Agreement
• One year experience as Physician Assistant in an appropriate clinical setting, preferred
• Current ACLS Certification required. Proficiency in all procedures, techniques and skills listed in the delineation of privileges

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates ability to act in a professional capacity and serve as a professional role model.
• Demonstrates leadership skills including collaboration and negotiation.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate in a professional manner in all interactions
• Demonstrates strong, written and verbal communication skills. Establishes two-way communication by utilizing a variety of communication methods, actively listening to ideas and concerns and responding in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to concentrate on fine details with constant interruptions
• Perform multiple duties in a high volume area
• Ability to deal professionally and efficiently with all levels of management and external constituencies
• Self-starter, self-motivated and ability to work without supervision
• Flexible, organized and able to set priorities
• Demonstrates team work and adaptability and maintains composure under stress

Physical / Mental Demands / Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability for standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting. May be required to help to transfer patient.
• Ability to communicate verbally with patients, relatives, attending physicians and with nurses and other hospital personnel.
• Ability to give clear, decisive instructions to nurses and technicians.
• Ability to maintain legible and thorough documentation of patient care.
• Ability for acute visual, auditory, tactile and olfactory senses.
• Ability to perform computer work for extensive periods of time
• Occasionally move and / or transport of 15 to 20 pounds
• Requires movement about the department frequently throughout the day
• Ability to remain in stationary position for extended periods of time
• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools / SDS Access).

A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

Primary Population Served

All populations

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).