Physician Assistant - Faculty Group Practice, Ambulatory Care/Breast Surgical

About This Role

The Physician Assistant (PA) for Faculty Group Practice, Ambulatory Care/Breast Surgical in Garden City is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive medical care, performing therapeutic and prescriptive measures, and educating patients and families on health patterns.

Responsibilities

• Support the mission, philosophy, standards, goals, and objectives of the institution, department, and clinical service
• Educate patient and family to facilitate and promote healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns
• Evaluate treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modify per clinical standards and practice protocols
• Perform delegated clinical duties effectively and efficiently
• Practice as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws
• Prescribe medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol
• Prescribe in-patient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization
• Maintain PA board certification and annual CME requirements for re-appointment and privileging
• Coordinate implementation of clinical research studies or clinical trials, including patient screening, enrollment, and data collection
• Participate in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes for quality and performance improvement

Requirements

• Physician Assistant Bachelor's Degree (BA-PA)
• Current New York State Physician Assistant License
• NCCPA Board Certification
• Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant Bachelor's Degree (BA-PA)
• At least 2 years of clinical rotation in various medical, surgical and other specialty areas, or physician assistant fellowship experience

Nice to Have

• Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS, PALS) through the American Heart Association or Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics
• Membership in pertinent professional organizations

Benefits

Certifications