Company Overview
About the job
Summary
As a Physician Assistant, you improve the lives of patients by providing continual and restorative medical care while maintaining a warm, empathetic demeanor and commitment to patient satisfaction.
STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Unity Geriatrics; Kirkhaven
DEPARTMENT: Long Term Care
SCHEDULE: Days
ATTRIBUTES
- Compassionate, kind and patient focused
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and superior customer service
- At least One (1) year of experience working with geriatric patients is preferred
Responsibilities
- Patient Care. Address acute illness and injury; make diagnoses, perform medical histories and physical examinations; order and interpret diagnostic studies, prescribe medications, write orders, make entries in medical records and monitor effects of treatments; perform minor procedures and annual screening; review and update medical records
- Administrative Assistance. Complete insurance and medical discharge documentation; provide guidance to ancillary personnel and counsel family members; prepare daily billing sheets and complete chart entries on patient interactions
- Safety. Utilize infection control equipment and safety guidelines to minimize or prevent exposure to communicable diseases, potentially infectious body fluids and risk regarding prescribed patient treatment
Education
BS: Physician Assistant (Required)
Licenses / Certifications
PA-C – Certified Physician Assistant – National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), RPA – Registered Physician Assistant – New York State Education Department (NYSED)
Physical Requirements
M – Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.