About this role
6 months experience, preferred. Open to per diem and/or long term contracts for assignments in the Eastern Long Island region: Bay Shore, Port Jefferson, Riverhead.
Performs a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow up, and outcome evaluation. Participates in performance improvement, research, and educational activities.
- 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.
- Informs patients of the necessary post-discharge care instructions.
- Performs related duties as required.
- All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
- Bachelor Degree, required.
- Graduate of an accredited (Accreditation Review Committee for
- Physician Assistant Programs ARC-PA) program, required.
- Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the New York State Department of Education, required.
- Current NCCPA Certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), required.
- Current BLS certification, required.
Other facts
About FlexStaff
FlexStaff is a staffing agency created to meet the needs of both job seekers and employers. We have experienced recruiters in Long Island, NYC, Westchester and also recruit nationally.
We specialize in several different industry sectors including healthcare, customer service & call center, engineering, finance & accounting, human resources, information technology, office support, supply chain & logistics and more!
For job seekers, we offer a broad range of options. We have temporary and temporary-to-hire positions that could transition to a permanent, full-time fulfilling role with one of our clients. For those looking for permanent roles, we also have direct hire opportunities as well. FlexStaff offers competitive weekly pay and the opportunity to contribute to a retirement plan.
For our employer clients, we take a personalized approach and are committed to finding top talent based on your specific company’s needs – whether it is a temporary, temporary-to-hire or direct hire. For more information, visit our website www.flexstaff.org
What you'll do
- The Physician Assistant will take initial patient histories, perform physical examinations, and manage the plan of care. They will also perform daily patient rounds and collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care.
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