Weill Cornell Medical College·City of White Plains, New York
Responsible for coordinating and providing direct patient care in a psychiatric inpatient setting. This includes conducting evaluations, managing treatment plans, and performing physical exams in collaboration with a supervising physician.
Title: Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Location: White Plains
Unit: Westchester
35.00
Exemption Status: Exempt
$120,000.00 - $146,700.00
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Responsible for coordination and direct patient care in the psychiatric inpatient setting including: conducting histories and physical exams; performing psychiatric evaluations and assessments; ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies; and establishing and managing treatment plans. Job Responsibilities Obtains initial histories and performs physical examinations. Documents clinical findings in patient medical record. Develops, implements, and oversees treatment plan in conjunction with supervising physician. Provides health education counseling to patients and families. Answers questions about disease and treatment plan. Acts as a "physician extender" during clinical encounters. Provides clinical services and care in conjunction with collaborating physician. Documents encouters in electronic medical record. Orders and interprets diagnostic studies. Provides education and training of PA students who rotate onto clinical programs. Education Bachelor's Degree in related field Experience Approximately 2 years of work experience in clinical setting highly desired. Prior experience with coordinating clinical protocols desired. Master's degree preferred.
Detail-oriented and excellent organizational skills. Licenses and Certifications Certification from the National Commission of Physician Assistants, Inc (NCCPA) Current New York State Physician Assistant License & Registration BLS Certification (issued by the American Heart Association) Current ACLS or PALS (if applicable) Working Conditions/Physical Demands
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Requires a Bachelor's degree and certification from the NCCPA, along with a valid New York State Physician Assistant license. Approximately 2 years of clinical experience and BLS certification are highly desired.
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