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: 11/14/24
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

Essential Duties and 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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree, is required. Graduate of an accredited (Accreditation Review Committee for Physician Assistant Programs ARC-PA) program, required.

Working Hours

Schedule 3X12, nights and weekends.

Skills

New grads welcomed