Seeking an OBGYN Physician Assistant to performs
diagnostic and therapeutic tests and performs various medical services as
directed by the physician in charge.
Compensation: $55 - $68 Per Hour
Responsibilities
Include:
- 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).
- 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.
·Assist in the
management of medical and surgical emergencies; cardiopulmonary resuscitation,
Education:
- BS Degree in accredited Physician
Assistant Program.
- Minimum three (3) years
experience for Senior Physician Assistant (not automatic upon hire
or upon attainment of 3 years of service)
- Licensed and currently registered
as a Physician Assistant in New York State.
