The Physician Assistant performs technical procedures for patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation, while also participating in performance improvement, research, and educational activities. Key duties include taking histories, performing exams, writing orders, interpreting results, conferring with physicians, and managing discharge summaries and patient instructions.
Performs a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and outcome evaluation. Participates in performance improvement, research and educational activities. Job Responsibility 1. Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations. 2. Initiates, documents and communicates the plan of care and follows-up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients. 3. Performs daily patient rounds. 4. Writes orders for medications, laboratory work and diagnostic tests. Interprets laboratory and test results. 5. Confers with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care. 6. Upon discharge, notes discharge summaries, prescriptions and any referrals on patient charts. Informs patients of the necessary post-discharge care instructions. 7. Performs related duties, as required. Job Qualification Bachelor’s Degree, required. Graduate of an accredited (Accreditation Review Committee for Physician Assistant Programs (ARC-PA) program, required. Licensed Physician Assistant (LPA) 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
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Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree and be a graduate of an accredited ARC-PA program. Required credentials include being a Licensed Physician Assistant (LPA) by the New York State Department of Education and holding current NCCPA Certification and BLS certification.
Market context
In New York, physician openings are often shaped by steady patient demand and the need for clinicians who can work within complex care settings. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for strong clinical credentials, relevant state licensure, and experience that matches the specialty. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then verify the original posting for any details that affect your application.