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White Plains Hospital

Physician Assistant

White Plains Hospital, White Plains, New York, United States

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Overview Summary

Job Post Date: 11/12/2024

Req # 24112

Professional - Clinical (Non-Nursing)

White Plains Hospital

Surgical PA / NPs

Full Time

Varied

10am-8pm

Salary Range: $125,359.07-$188,049.62

White Plains Hospital Job Description

A full-time position that will be responsible for assisting surgeon(s) in the operating room. This position will help with OR efficiency, supporting surgeon needs intra-operatively, and actively participating in patient hand off. This position may help with other aspects of care including, but not limited to, rounding, writing orders, discharging patients, and coordinating overall care to a surgical patient.

Responsibilities

Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors

First and / or second assist the surgeon in the operating room

Proficient Robotic, Laparoscopic, and open cases and multiple surgical specialties

Perform all duties that are reasonable and customary as a first assist and within the Scope of Practice of a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner under New York State

Write post-operative orders

Facilitate patient Hand Off

Consult appropriate specialties as seen fit

Document patient information and care in the medical record, in a confidential manner

Write, Order and / or E-prescribe medications as appropriate under the Scope of Practice under New York State

Round on surgical inpatients and facilitate the appropriate care

Consult on surgical patients both on the floor and ER

Counsels patient / family on health care matters

Conducts physical exams, assesses health status, orders and interprets tests, prescribes medications, and treat illnesses

Consult with physicians as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s Scope of Practice

Triage patient calls and evaluates patient’s problems and concerns. Responds to emergencies including use of CPR

Familiar with anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine and physical diagnosis

Performs all other related duties as assigned

Nurse Practitioner Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school.

RNFA certification required

Current NYS license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Current NYS certification as a Nurse Practitioner (either Adult / Geriatric).

Maintains a current collaborative practice agreement.

Current National Certification

Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) highly recommended

Proficiency in all procedures, techniques and skills approved in the delineation of privileges

Physician Assistant Qualifications

Current New York State Licensed Physician Assistant

Current National Certification

Current White Plains Hospital Physician Assistant DOP

Master’s degree from an accredited school

Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) highly recommended

Proficiency in all procedures, techniques and skills approved in the delineation of privileges

Act in a professional capacity and serve as a professional role model

Demonstrate and encourage teamwork

Adaptability and flexibility

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to communicate in a professional manner in all interactions

Stress tolerance

Demonstrates skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data; demonstrates skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral

Demonstrates ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of PA / NP practice

Demonstrates ability to collaborate effectively with physicians

Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with all other disciplines in the medical arena

Demonstrates ability to educate patients, families and staff in a user-friendly manner

Demonstrates hand-eye coordination, full range of motion, and manual dexterity

Essential Physical Requirements

Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, twisting and lifting.

May require transferring patients.

May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools / SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

Essential Mental Abilities

High level of responsibility and heavy workload can generate stress

Essential Sensory Requirements

Must have ability to communicate verbally with patients, relatives, attending physicians and with nurses and other hospital personnel

Must be able to give clear and decisive instructions

Must be able to maintain legible and thorough documentation of patient care

Must have acute visual, auditory, tactile and olfactory senses

May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools / SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

Primary Population Served All populations served.

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

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).

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