Physician Assistant Per Diem - Operating Room

City/State:

Nyack, New York

Department:

Nursing Administration_5

Work Shift:

Day

Work Days:

PER DIEM

Scheduled Hours:

Per Diem

Scheduled Daily Hours:

Hours Vary

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hourly Rate/Range:

0

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

A. Under the general supervision of a Physician, the Physician Assistant will be assisting in surgeries and other invasive procedures; rounding on admitted patients; writing orders, notes and consults on surgical patients, counsel patients and families, and other patient care duties; managing all aspects of in-patient medical care. Physician Assistants exercise autonomy in medical decision making and broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. The Physician Assistant will work closely with the appropriate surgeon(s) to deliver high quality care in a safe and meaningful manner.

B. Essential Job Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree required. Must also be a graduate of a Physician Assistant Program.

Experience: Two to three years' experience working as a Physician Assistant

Training/Certification: A certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required. ACLS required. If prescribing medication is included in the clinical duties and privileges, DEA Controlled Substance Registration is required.

Licensure: NYS Licensed as a Physician Assistant

Other:. Experience in EPIC preferred. Must have the ability to communicate verbally with patients, relatives, attending physicians, nurses and other hospital personnel.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Understands and adheres to Montefiore Nyack Hospital's performance standards, policies & Behaviors.

2. Ability to assist in surgical procedures.

3. Rounds, writes orders, notes and consults on surgical patients.

4. Must possess excellent organizational, written and verbal skills.

5. Delivers high quality care with collaboration of multiple disciplines including but not limited to, surgeons, hospitals, nursing, respiratory, physical therapy, wound care nutrition and care management.

6. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and to educate patients, families and staff in a user-friendly manner.

7. Demonstrates ability to demonstrate hand-eye coordination, full range of motion and manual dexterity.

8. Conducts physical exams, assesses health status, orders and interprets tests, prescribes medication and extreme illnesses. Consult with physicians as needed and refers to physician for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routing part of the PAs scope of practice.

9. Attend multidisciplinary rounds.

10. Documents patient information and care in the medical record, in a confidential manner, and may maintain departmental statistical database for research and quality purposes.

11. Must be able to handle multiple tasks, assignments, and deadlines simultaneously.

12. Documents patient information and care in the medical record, in a confidential manner, and may maintain departmental statistical database for research and quality purposes.

13. Must possess problem solving skills and abilities.

14. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

15. Must have exemplary customer service skills and train and manage staff to possess those skills.

16. Must have basic knowledge of computers and able to implement an electronic health record, when available.

Personal and Professional Attributes

17. Ability to manage and work well with patients, co-workers, and management in a positive and cooperative manner.

18. Must be detailed oriented

19. Must be flexible with working hours to accommodate the needs of the facility, physicians and management.

Qualitative and Quantitative performance standards

20. All staff management decisions must be made without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, handicap or veteran status.

21. Must be multitasking and be able to set priorities to complete assignments within a specified time-frame.

Part I: Hospital-Wide Standards

A. Organizational: Demonstrates adherence to Montefiore Nyack Hospital "We Care" standards.

WORKING TOGETHER

"I will commit to work together in a courteous, respectful manner. I will demonstrate a positive spirit of service with all employees with whom I interact."

• Place team success above individual recognition.
• Be receptive to new ideas and approaches within my workplace.
• Offer assistance generously without hesitation.

EMPOWERMENT

"I will be accountable, responsible, and self-directed in all aspects of my work at all times."

• See projects through to ensure completion.
• Problem solve with patients, family members, and other employees.
• Follow up to ensure a resolution.

COMMUNICATION

"I will demonstrate positive communication in a clear, courteous and appropriate manner at all times."

• Answer the phone within three rings if possible and identify myself, my department, and ask, "How may I help you"?
• Use effective verbal and written communication to patients, families, visitors, using the principles of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You)
• Use positive communication in my tone of voice, body language, and choice of words.
• Respond to e-mails in a courteous manner, with-in twenty-four hours.

APPEARANCE

"I will dress in a manner that reflects a professional and positive image of the hospital at all times"

§ Maintain a clean, neat, and professional appearance which adheres to hospital dress code policy.

§ Promote and adhere to Nyack Hospital's guidelines regarding a safe and clean work environment for employees, patients, families and visitors.

RESPONSIVENESS

"I will demonstrate the ability to provide timely feedback and communication to patients, visitors, and coworkers."

• Respond to patient call lights and ask if I can assist. (No Pass Zone).
• Respond empathetically.
• Apologize for delays and concerns.

EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE

"I will strive to 'do my best everyday' in exceeding customer expectations."

• Anticipate and address my patients', families and visitors needs.
• Avoid negativity and exhibit a "can-do" attitude.
• "Manage up" fellow employees, physicians, departments, and the organization, to increase patient confidence both internally and in the community.
• Exit elevators to accommodate our patients' first.
• Acknowledge people in the hallway by smiling and making eye contact.
• Help lost guests and new employees by escorting them to their destination.

C. Job Specific Contacts

1. General Contacts: Physicians, patients, patient family members and employees

2. Job Provides Direction to: Medical Assistants

D. Environment and Demands

1. Environmental Demands: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, radiation, and exposure to infectious diseases. The noise level in this environment is usually moderate.

2. Essential Physical and Cognitive Demands, Manual Dexterity: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, it requires standing, sitting, walking , bending, stooping, twisting and lifting, feel objects, tools, or control; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. May require transferring patients. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

B. MISSION/STRATEGIC PLAN:

Demonstrates support of the mission and strategic action plan through the initiation and ongoing implementation/evaluation of department activities/plans.

Part II: Employee Performance Standards:

A. CUSTOMER SERVICE:

1. Demonstrates the ability to create a positive interaction with the customer.

2. Demonstrates positive communication with people of different cultures, values and beliefs.

3. Demonstrates the ability to acknowledge customer concerns and takes corrective action.

4. Demonstrates compliance with identified customer service behaviors.

5. Provides escort to customers when necessary.

B. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT:

1. Participates in activities which improve processes and/or outcomes.

2. Utilizes resources to maintain and improve self development and knowledge.

3. Complies with licensure and/or certification requirements.

4. Participates in annual competency assessment.

C. Budget:

Montefiore Nyack Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Nyack Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.