Physician Assistant / PA / Oncology / Union Role

Job Description

Top Rated Medical Center located in Brooklyn, NY is currently seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join their dedicated and passionate team. This role comes with a very competitive salary and benefits package as well. Please apply for more details.

Physician Assistant - Oncology - 1199 Union Role
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Salary: $139k-$176k depending on experience, 1199 Union role with benefits.
Schedule: 5 days a week, either 9 am to 5 pm or 8 am to 4 pm, with no weekends required.

Responsibilities:

• Performs duties as per the Department/Division "Physician Assistant Delineation of Privileges" after appropriate training and approval by the Chairman.
• With approval of supervising physician, orders diagnostic and laboratory tests. Reports results of all clinical and diagnostic findings to supervising physician and with him/her, communicates results of medical examination to patients.
• Formulates appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans, writes appropriate orders.
• Performs procedures on patients as defined in the Department/Division Delineation of Privileges.
• Documents all diagnoses, procedures, treatments, and other relevant information in patient's chart.
• Notifies attending physician of any change of patient's status or unexpected events requiring direct physician consultation.
• Participates in patient care rounds, teaching conferences and appropriate quality assurance meetings.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, compliance, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Assists in operating room as needed (1st assist, or 2nd assist).
• Counsels patients regarding health education, disease prevention, entrance to primary care systems. With supervising physician's approval, refers patients to appropriate consulting sub-specialists.

Requirements:

• Two years' experience in Cardiology preferred.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited PA program.
• Licensed by the NY State Department of Education.
• Board certified by the NCCPA (National Commission on Certification for Physicians Assistant).
• BCLS certification, ACLS certification if departmental requirement.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification (Stroke only).
• Valid DEA number.