Physician Assistant, Cardiac Cath Lab
$157,665–$188,165 year
On-siteMineola, New York, United States
Mineola, New York, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$157,665–$188,165 yearSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeEnterprise
Full TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeEnterprise
Job Summary
Provide comprehensive medical care and perform therapeutic measures for inpatient and outpatient populations while managing delegated clinical duties and prescribing medications per New York State law. Evaluate treatment plans for effectiveness, coordinate patient admission and discharge to facilitate throughput, and collaborate with nursing staff and attending physicians to develop therapeutic plans of care. Monitor cost effectiveness and patient outcomes, participate in clinical research studies including patient screening and data collection, and serve as a clinical resource for peer education. Maintain board certification and annual CME requirements while adhering to professional standards and organizational values.
Required Qualifications
- Physician Assistant Bachelor's Degree (BA-PA)
- Current New York State Physician Assistant License
- NCCPA Board Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association
- Physician Assistant
- Physician assistant fellowship experience
- 2 years of clinical rotation in various medical, surgical and other specialty areas
- effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
- Maintains PA board certification
- Maintains annual CME requirement for re-appointment and privileging
- Maintains current expertise in area of practice
- Promotes own professional growth and development in clinical role
- Functions as a respectful member of the health care team
- Participates in designated activities related to professional physician assistant practice standards
- Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of responsibilities
- Facilitates patients throughput and efficient process during patients admission and discharge
- Facilitates the continuity of care across the continuum of services, e.g. home care, other facilities, appointments with MDs etc
- Provides consultation about the therapeutic regimen to the nursing staff responsible for the patients care in the hospital setting
- Works collaboratively with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, house staff, other disciplines and ancillary services
- Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team including the attending physician to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care for a group of patients and ensure communication with family members
- Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and to ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols, pathways, and other means
- Physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities
- Membership in professional specialty organizations
- Previously demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work cohesively and collaboratively as member of the interdisciplinary team
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem solving and excellent critical thinking skills
- Prescribes medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol
- Prescribes in-patient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization
- Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of the institution, department and clinical service
- Educates patient and family to facilitate and promote healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns
- Evaluates treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modifies per clinical standards and practice protocols
- Performs delegated clinical duties effectively and efficiently
- Practices as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges
- Coordinates implementation of clinical research studies or clinical trials, including patient screening, enrollment and data collection
- Monitors and trends the cost effectiveness of the position, particularly as it relates to the efficiency and performance indicators established for the service
- Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable
- Works collaboratively with nursing and other disciplines in the development and implementation of clinical studies within the area of expertise
- Uses evidence-based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes within the designated service
- Participates in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for purposes of quality and performance improvement
- Serves as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS, PALS) through the American Heart Association or Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) through the Academy of Pediatrics
- Membership in pertinent professional organizations
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