General Physician Assistant job in New York NY

We are seeking a Full-Time Physician Assistant to provide quality, competent, safe and compassionate care based on established standards in a patient-focused preventative and treatment care.

The Physician Assistant will work closely with a team of professionals to provide culturally sensitive, high quality, comprehensive health services to the community to achieve expected outcomes and comply with our Mission.

Job Responsibilities:

Conduct age-appropriate assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination in accordance with current standards of professional practice, regulatory requirements and agency policies and procedures.

Perform assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiological, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status, patient/family education, family involvement, and patient advocacy

Consult with other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings

Participate with physicians and other clinicians in the department to assure effective patient care consistent with quality indicators for patients cared for in the designated service

Review medical records for follow up or ordering of diagnostic studies under established protocols

Provides primary medical care to patients and manages acute and chronic conditions.

Assesses patients' conditions and age-specific medical needs; sets goals and prescribes appropriate clinical interventions to meet these goals.

Prescribes appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures related to patients' health status and facilitates appropriate treatment intervention predicated on the results of these procedures.

Provides comprehensive medical services for members of the family, regardless of age or sex, on a continuing basis: Examines patients, using medical instruments and equipment.

Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities and achieves productivity goals. Examination of patients, formulation differential diagnostic plans, defines and orders required diagnostic testing.

Interpretation of examination findings and test results, and implementation of treatment plans.

Determines the need for consultation and assists in medical care and treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.

Answering patient telephone consults with the assistance of clinic staff.

Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on the patient's condition.

Maintains accurate and detailed medical records about each patient, including observations during examinations (via EMR).

Administers or prescribes treatments and medications.

Promotes health by advising patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for the prevention of disease.

Writes orders to inoculates and vaccinate patients to immunize patients from communicable diseases.

Refers patients to medical specialists for consultant services when necessary for the patient's well-being.

Works continually to assure deliverance of quality clinical care in a safe, efficient, competent, and effective manner.

Prepares records and reports as required in support of services rendered in accordance with established procedures.

Comply with all laws applicable to and practice within the scope of Family Practice, including HIPPA.

Education/Experience Required:

NYS license as a PA

Valid NPI & DEA

Other Related Skills/Experience:

Must have work experience in community-based health care

Must have an understanding of EMRs

Ability to demonstrate teamwork and effective interpersonal relations skills.

Excellent written/oral communication and computer skills

Ability to foster and maintain a positive working relationship in a multidisciplinary team and clients