Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Valid New York State Physician Assistant license
8 years of related work experience
NCCPA certification
ACLS certification
BLS certification
Commitment to ongoing education with 100 hours of CME every 2 years and 10 hours of FACT accredited CME annually
Responsibilities
Provide medical services under the supervision of a physician
Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations
Order and perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Formulate diagnoses and develop treatment plans
Monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions
Assist in surgical procedures
Offer patient counseling and education
Benefits
Day shift schedule with occasional weekends
Work-life balance with a structured 7.5-hour workday
Opportunity to work in diverse healthcare settings
Engagement in research protocols and departmental studies
Leadership role overseeing a team of Physician Assistants
Full Job Description
City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: No Department: Onc-Med Onc FPG Work Shift: Day Work Days: MON-FRI, OCCASIONAL WEEKENDS Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Pay Range: $162,940.72-$203,675.90
The practice Of a Physician Assistant shall include medical services within the education, training and experience Of the physician assistant that are delegated by the supervising physician. Medical services rendered by physician assistants may include, but are not limited to, obtaining patient histories and performing physical examinations; ordering and/or performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; formulating a diagnosis; developing and implementing a treatment plan; monitoring the effectiveness Of therapeutic interventions; assisting at surgery; Offering counseling and education to meet patient needs; making appropriate referrals.
Physician Assistants in an emergency shall be authorized to treat any medical disease and/or perform and medical and surgical procedures at the hospital for affiliates. An emergency for these purposes is defined as a situation in Which any delay in administering treatment would result in serious harm to the patient or an immediate threat to life Of the patient and the patient's private physician is not immediately available.
In addition, Chief PA responsibilities include general supervision Of the PA team as well as additional duties. Further responsibilities may included overseeing completion and submission Of routine and special reports; oversee various research protocols; data preparation for departmental studies and/or projects. The activities listed above may be performed in any setting authorized by the supervising physician, including but not limited to clinics, hospitals, ambulatory centers, and Other institution settings
Qualifications Required
Bachelor's degree
Graduate of an Accredited Physician Assistant Program
Montefiore Medical Center is a teaching hospital located in the Bronx, New York. The hospital was founded in 1884 and has since grown to become one of the largest healthcare systems in the state of New York. Montefiore is affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is known for its expertise in areas such as cardiology, neurology, and oncology. The hospital has been recognized for its commitment to patient care and has received numerous awards and accolades. Montefiore is a non-profit organization and is committed to providing care to underserved communities.
