Physician Assistant Neurosurgery (Physician Assistant )

Company: Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc.
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Surgery-General opening in Brooklyn, New York. Large, multi-system 1199 Union hospital in Brooklyn offering competitive pay, tremendous opportunities for growth with an excellent Major Medical, PTO, Vision, dental plans.
Seeing a Neurosurgery Physician Assistant to perform diagnostic and therapeutic tests and performs various medical services as directed by the physician in charge.Compensation: $53 - $76 Per Hour / Union Responsibilities Include:

• Obtain patient's medical history and performs initial or periodic physical examinations.
• Order lab tests and routine and diagnostic procedures required for complete evaluation of patient's condition.
• Make an assessment of patient's condition, or suggests a differential diagnosis, based on patient's chart, results of tests, physical exam and other established medical policies and procedures. Suggest appropriate treatment of patient and assists in the management of the patient.
• Prescribe mediation, order routine fluids, diets and similar patient care orders. (Orders must be countersigned by physician).
• Perform laboratory procedures or procedures to implement the diagnostic assessment and management plan including; drawing blood specimen for testing, blood counts, urinalysis, bacteriologic smears, stains and culture pulmonary function tests, catherizations, starting IV solutions and administering IN medications and other routine procedures for which he has received specific supervised training and evaluation.
• Perform minor surgical procedures including routing suturing of lacerations, skin biopsies, incision and drainage of superficial abscess, removal of minor skin liaisons, applying and removing casts and traction apparatus.
• Assist in the management of medical and surgical emergencies; cardiopulmonary resuscitation, life threatening traumatic injuries, etc. (may start such management if physician is not available). Education:
  • BS Degree in accredited Physician Assistant Program.
  • Minimum three (3) years experience for Senior Physician Assistant (not automatic upon hire or upon attainment of 3 years of service)
  • Licensed and currently registered as a Physician Assistant in New York State.

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