Physician Assistant (UNION Position)

• Job Description

Responsible for practicing medicine under the guidance and supervision of a physician. Examines patients, diagnoses diseases, determines treatments, and prescribes medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants. *****   UNION POSITION ****

Requirements:

• Examine patients and determine reason for visit.
• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays.
• Prescribe treatment, therapy or medication.
• Apply antiseptics, dressings, sutures, bandages, and other wound care treatments.
• Splint and cast broken bones.
• Employ stabilization measures in emergency situations.
• Administer inoculations.
• Supervise medical technicians, nurses, and assistants.
• Confer often with supervising physician.
• Supervisory and management skills; ability to manage own time and that of others; ability to foster a cooperative, friendly and mutually supportive work environment
• Compassion: Service orientation and genuine desire to assist others
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health care measures.
• Familiarity with Microsoft applications (Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Familiarity with electronic health information management systems and workflows

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development (CME) and ethical practice.
• At least three years of experience required
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Current NY State Physician Assistant License
• Current BCLS
• Current Infection Control
• Current Child Abuse Certification