Physician Assistant - Long Term Care (per diem)
Physician Assistant - Long Term Care (per diem)
Job Description:
SUMMARY As a Physician Assistant, you improve the lives of patients by providing continual and restorative medical care while maintaining a warm, empathetic demeanor and commitment to patient satisfaction. STATUS: Per Diem LOCATION: Clifton Springs Nursing Home, DeMay DEPARTMENT: Long Term Care - Geriatrics SCHEDULE: As Scheduled ATTRIBUTESCompassionate, kind and patient focusedExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong attention to detail and superior customer serviceAt least One (1) year of experience working with patients in Long Term Care preferred RESPONSIBILITIESPatient Care. Address acute illness and injury; make diagnoses, perform medical histories and physical examinations; order and interpret diagnostic studies, prescribe medications, write orders, make entries in medical records and monitor effects of treatments; perform minor procedures and annual screening; review and update medical recordsAdministrative Assistance. Complete insurance and medical discharge documentation; provide guidance to ancillary personnel and counsel family members; prepare daily billing sheets and complete chart entries on patient interactionsSafety. Utilize infection control equipment and safety guidelines to minimize or prevent exposure to communicable diseases, potentially infectious body fluids and risk regarding prescribed patient treatment EDUCATION BS: Physician Assistant (Required) LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - New York State Education Department (NYSED) Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.