Emp Status
Regular Full time
Work Shift
Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $162,905.18 - $179,892.68. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
What you will be doingCompetencies/Duties:
- Provide clinical consultation, assessment, and management to patients.
- Conduct outpatient evaluation, treatment and follow-up of surgical patients as directed by the supervising physician.
- Provide pre and post-operative and discharge education to patients and family members with regards to safety issues when applicable (e.g., medication, post-operative precautions, use of equipment, etc.).
- Review/interpret patient imaging and lab results; communicate results to patients and provide follow-up treatment and education.
- Communicate effectively and appropriately when educating patient/family in regard to their medical condition and/or hospital course.
- Document progress patient has made toward desired outcomes.
- Utilize the computerized order communication system, including transcription of medical orders, retrieval of test results and documentation of results.
- Maintain clear and legible history and physical documentation and all other written reports.
- Work independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
- Complete any relevant patient paperwork such as medication prior authorizations, plan of care, etc.
- Assist surgeon in operating room by serving as first assist
- Promote cooperation through teamwork.
- Other duties as needed for effective and safe patient care.
Qualifications:
Physician Assistant candidate must have graduated from an accredited PA program, current NYS PA License, BLS/ACLS certification and NCCPA board certification are required.
Previous experience in orthopedics is highly desired but not required.
Candidate must have current Infection Control Certification and have completed a child abuse recognition course.
The PA must have excellent communication skills and be a team player. It is essential that the candidate possesses strong clinical skills.
