Physician Assistant TRI PC West Seneca

Facility: Trinity PC West Seneca

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.066667

Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days

Hours:

7--3p, 8a-4p, 9a-5p, 10a-6p, 11a-7p

Summary:

The Physician Assistant is a dependent health care provider who, working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary health team, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care. Also responsible for hospital related duties such as assisting with surgery, Hospital rounding, and participating in on-call responsibilities. Participates in patient and family teaching. All duties and responsibilities must be accomplished with the guidelines of the established protocols and in accordance with the Physician Written Practice Agreement as required by New York State.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an approved NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and CAHEA accredited Physician Assistant training program (Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA)
• Valid certification by the NCCPA as developed by the National Board of Examiners

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in family practice/specialty setting preferred
• One year of recent experience as a Physician Assistant preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a stressful situation
• Certification in CPR and annual re-certification required
• ACLS certification preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is demanding and stressful at times
• Visual and auditory acuity are essential
• Works indoors in a well-lit, well ventilated area
• May be exposed to communicable diseases
• On-call coverage