Physician Assistant Emergency Department

Seeking a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department who will be responsible for obtaining patient medical histories, performing physical examinations, and ordering necessary lab tests and diagnostic procedures. They assess patient conditions, suggest differential diagnoses, and recommend appropriate treatment plans. Responsibilities also include prescribing medications, fluids, and diets (with physician countersignature), performing minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations, skin biopsies, and incision and drainage of abscesses, as well as initiating consultations and scheduling special tests. The Physician Assistant assists in managing medical and surgical emergencies, including CPR and life-threatening trauma cases, and provides counseling to patients and their families on preventative care and treatment plans. They conduct daily rounds, document patient progress, update charts, and communicate condition changes to the supervising physician.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience for Senior Physician Assistant roles.
• Licensed and registered as a Physician Assistant in New York State. 

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