Physician Associate - Critical care or Cardiology | Queens | NY
DirectShifts
New York, NY, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
DirectShifts has immediate openings for Critical Care/Cardiology Physician Associates to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Take medical histories and conduct physical exams
- Prescribe medications and manage medication regimens
- Perform and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures
- Assist in surgeries and other medical procedures
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to develop treatment plans
- Document patient care in EMRs
- Communicate with patients, families and other healthcare providers
Requirements:
- An active and unencumbered Physician Assistant (PA) license in NY
- A minimum of a year's experience as a PA
- Clinical decision-making and problem solving
- Ability to prioritize and manage a complex patient caseload
- Adaptability to work in a variety of medical settings
- Knowledge of medical laws and ethics
- Ability to interpret and analyze medical data and lab results
- Proficiency in electronic medical records and technology
- National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)