Introduces/identifies self as a physician assistant* Performs initial assessment/history and physical examination* Orders and interprets tests/results(lab, radiol., ekg, etc.)based on patient need* Documents care in the chart in accordance with Hospital policy & procedure* Formulates diagnoses* Formulates and implements treatment plan* Consults with physician when required based on patient's condition* Reassesses patients* Orders, applies, removes, reapplies restraints* Provides emergency medical care including Code 64 management* Triages patients--ED only* Performs Trauma assessment/reassessment (Trauma Team only)* Legibly documents in patient chart, departmental forms, and any other Hospital forms all pertinent patient information following departmental and Hospital policies.* As Long Island's only independent community hospital, we are 100% committed to becoming the community's healthcare provider of choice with our greatly enhanced services including the Knapp Cardiac Care Center, our highly-advanced heart disease diagnosis and treatment facility, our new modern surgical pavilion, our unique ER approach, and our high-touch services including women's imaging, sleep laboratory and orthopedics and more.