Physician Assistant - Outpatient Colorectal Surgery

Position Summary

Weill Cornell Medicine’s colorectal surgeons are nationally and internationally recognized for their pioneering efforts and extensive experience in minimally invasive surgery and state-of-the-art laparoscopic technologies for colorectal cancer, Crohn’s disease and other inflammatory diseases. The Colon and Rectal Division of the Department of surgery specializes in treating the full range of diseases and disorders that affect the colon, rectum, anus, appendix and small bowel.

We are currently seeking a Physician Assistant  with Wound and Ostomy care experience to provide patient care in the outpatient clinic.

Schedule : Monday - Friday, 9 - 5 pm, onsite

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.

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

Experience

Master's Degree is preferred.

Approximately 2 years of work experience in clinical setting highly desired.

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

New grads may be considered.

Prior experience with coordinating clinical protocols desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Licenses and Certifications

Working Conditions / Physical Demands