Physician Assistant, Neonatology and Newborn
Mount Kisco, New York, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Neonatology
Salary
$128,000
– $174,000
• yearly
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Elmhurst, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
9/19/24
The position is open for a Physician Assistant in the division of Neonatology and Newborn services. The Physician Assistant in Neonatology will perform a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation under the general administration of the Director of Neonatology & Newborn Services. The Physician Assistant will also participate in performance improvement, research, and educational activities.
Job Responsibilities
• Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations.
• Initiates, documents, and communicates the plan of care and follows up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients.
• Performs daily patient rounds.
• Writes orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests.
• Interprets laboratory and test results.
• Confers with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care.
• Upon discharge, notes discharge summaries, prescriptions, and any referrals on patient charts.
• Inform patients of the necessary post-discharge care instructions.
• Performs related duties as required.
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