Physician Assistant - Hospitalists - Nights

Since 1887, Crouse Hospitalhas been a leading healthcare provider located in Central New York. Weve combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. CrousesHospitalistteamis a group of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Physician Assistants (PA) who provide care to patients in collaboration with various services including cardiology, gastroenterology, general surgery, nephrology, neurosciences, orthopedics and palliative medicine. The Hospitalist team is hiring aPhysician Assistant. The Hospitalist PA will practice in collaboration with the Hospitalist physician group as direct healthcare providers. Responsibilities include working with patients and families to coordinate delivery of care throughout the hospitalization. This is done by assessing, diagnosing, treating, educating and consulting through routine and/or acute intervention.The Hospitalist PA is responsible for completing Admissions, Discharges, Inpatient Consultations and addressing floor calls for the Hospitalist service. Salary: $160,000.00 - $180,250.00 / year Hours:8:00pm-8:00am Job Responsibilities: Practices clinical skills efficiently and accurately, collaborating with peers and an interdisciplinary team. Participates in independent and collaborative decision-making with a holistic approach. Provides for the necessary surveillance and support of the acutely ill patient. Assesses and manages both medical and surgical problems. Plans/implements/evaluates and revises, as indicated, the management and any interventions in the care of the acutely ill patient. Demonstrates competence in the care of the surgical patient, crisis situations, counseling skills and the ability to educate the patient and family about health status, prognosis and treatment choices. Encourages and documents advanced directive clarifications. Demonstrates ongoing competence in the management of critical situations, providing intervention as appropriate. Includes patient, family and an interdisciplinary team in developing and accomplishing goals of care and discharge planning. Demonstrates competence in clinical practice which reflects an understanding of the developmental and cultural needs specific to the client of the physician assistant certification. Communicates with the patients, significant other(s) and all health care providers in a professional, therapeutic and considerate manner. Performs history and physical; orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic lab tests; prescribes pharmacologic agents and intervenes as indicated by test results, patient responses and physical assessment. Serves as a consultant, role model, educator and resource for the physician assistant profession and health care professionals. Participates in hospital committees, performance improvement councils and all decision-making endeavors as appropriate. Participates in orientation of new personnel and precepts students as appropriate. Represents Crouse Hospital at appropriate community events, seminars and conferences. Demonstrate professional growth and development by engaging in ongoing educational activities, maintaining competences, and continuing professional development. Identifies and participates in medical research as opportunities are/become available. Demonstrates a working knowledge of computer and information systems use and management. Membership in professional associations. An individual demonstrates practice reflective of the understanding of the age appropriate/developmental needs specific to their respective patient population. Other duties as assigned by their supervisor, manager or director. Job requirements: Currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in New York State. Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at the time of hire of withintwo (2)weeks after hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required at the time of hire or within three (3) months after hire. AHA Stroke Certification part A required within one (1) month of employment; part B required within six (6) months of hire date. Benefits Overview: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K. Company paid life insurance. Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities. Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program. Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers. YMCA Subsidy program.