PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Overview

The Physician Assistant performs diagnostic and therapeutic tests and performs various medical services as directed by the physician in charge.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient's medical history and performs initial or periodic physical examinations.
• Order lab tests and routine and diagnostic procedures required for complete evaluation of patient's condition.
• Make an assessment of patient's condition, or suggests a differential diagnosis, based on patient's chart, results of tests, physical exam and other established medical policies and procedures. Suggest appropriate treatment of patient and assists in the management of the patient.
• Prescribe mediation, order routine fluids, diets and similar patient care orders. (Orders must be countersigned by physician).
• Keep required medical records by recording notes on tests, findings and treatment ordered in patient's charts and evaluates patients charts (countersigned by physician).
• Perform laboratory procedures or procedures to implement the diagnostic assessment and management plan including; drawing blood specimen for testing, blood counts, urinalysis, bacteriologic smears, stains and culture pulmonary function tests, catherizations, starting IV solutions and administering IN medications and other routine procedures for which he has received specific supervised training and evaluation.
• Perform minor surgical procedures including routing suturing of lacerations, skin biopsies, incision and drainage of superficial abscess, removal of minor skin liaisons, applying and removing casts and traction apparatus.
• Initiate consultations and monitors scheduling of patients for special tests.
• Counsel patients and their families with reference to preventative care, medical problems and the use of prescribed treatment and drugs.
• Assist in the management of medical and surgical emergencies; cardiopulmonary resuscitation, life threatening traumatic injuries, etc. (may start such management if physician is not available).
• Make daily rounds to observe and record pertinent progress of patients updating and summarizing charts and notifying physician of changes in patient's conditions.
• Performs other duties as requested.

IF ASSIGNED TO SURGERY

IF ASSIGNED TO MMTP OR DDS

IF ASSIGNED TO GASTROINTESTINAL CLINICAL LABORATORY IN MEDICINE

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Qualifications

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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 can 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., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH).

OBH is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.