The Physician Assistant performs essential clinical functions including patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and daily rounds in an ICU setting. They also collaborate with the medical team to manage patient care plans, interpret diagnostic results, and coordinate discharge instructions.
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. Job Responsibility 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. Job Qualification Bachelor’s 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. OR Master’s Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program and National Board Certification in specialty area required. Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State, and current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, required. Has a collaborative practice agreement with designated protocols filed with NYS Department of Education OR collaborative relationship attestation as per the Nurse Practitioner Modernization Act 2015. Current BLS certification, required.
*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Additionally, a current New York State PA license, NCCPA certification, and BLS certification are required.
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.
