What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation?
Physician Assistant-Primary Care
Full Time 11am-11pm
The Parker Jewish Institute for Healthcare and Rehabilitation, located in New Hyde Park, NY, is seeking a Full Time Physician Assistant to join our team of dedicated specialists working in the Medical Department.
In this role working alongside caring, dedicated, and experienced Medical leadership, Physician Assistant will report to the Senior Vice President of Medical Services, or the supervisory Attending Physician, and is responsible for the delivery of compassionate and quality medical care of assigned residents in coordination with other members of the health care team.
About Parker
The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers inpatient programs such as sub-acute/short term rehabilitation, long-term care and nursing home care, as well as community health services encompassing certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home.
Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care.
Why Work at Parker
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Friendly, collaborative team environment and exciting career growth opportunities providing an opportunity to learn, grow and have an impact on the overall results
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Excellent training and clinical education
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Accessible via public transportation
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Free parking on site for all staff
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On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch
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Full Benefits for Full Time and Part Time staff include Health Insurance, 401k, Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time
Key Job Responsibilities
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Examine residents and deliver quality care in varied settings to include subacute, long term, rehab and outpatient care
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Order diagnostic workups and tests and timely completion of medical records and discharge summaries in a timely manner
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Assist in resident/patient/family education and re-examine, re-evaluate and modify care plans as necessary, including maintaining proper documentation in resident charts
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Prescribe medication as necessary
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Review all diagnostic testing results and make recommendations to findings
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Ensure Encounter forms are completed accurately and in a timely manner
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Educate and supervisor rotating medical and physician assistant students
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Participate in on call monthly/weekend medical coverage
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Maintain continual medical education credits
Position Qualifications
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Two (2) or more years of experience in a sub-acute or long term care facility administering medical care to residents
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Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program
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Clean and active license as a PA New York State, with prescriptive privileges
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Proficient in SigmaCare or another EMR (Electronic Medical Record) software
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Prior experience with the geriatric population a plus
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Fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Salary : $130,000 - $135,000
