Montefiore Einstein is hiring: Surgical Physician Assistant in New York

Surgical Physician Assistant Applylocations:111 East 210th Streettime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply:

JR232146City/State:Bronx, New YorkGrant Funded:NoDepartment:Department Of AnesthesiologyBargaining Unit:1199Work Shift:DayWork Days:DAYS VARYScheduled Hours:6:30 AM-7 PMScheduled Daily Hours:12.5 HOURSHourly Rate:$84.23 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. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.Job SummaryThe Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) provides medical services within the scope of their education, training, and clinical experience, as delegated by the supervising physician. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:* Obtaining patient histories and performing physical examinations* Ordering and/or performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures* Formulating diagnoses and developing treatment plans* Implementing and monitoring therapeutic interventions* Assisting in surgical procedures* Providing patient counseling and education* Making appropriate referrals for patient careEssential FunctionsThe Surgical Physician Assistant may perform the following duties and procedures:* Abscess incision and drainage* Administration of local anesthesia* Arterial punctures* Arterial line removal* Bladder irrigation* Administration of blood products* Cast application and removal* Central venous pressure (CVP) line removal* EKG recording* Enteral feeding tube insertion and removal* Foley catheter insertion and removal* Extremity immobilization* Administration of subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intradermal injections* Intravenous medication administration* Laceration repair* Nail trephination* Nasogastric tube insertion and removal* Oropharyngeal airway management (current ACLS certification required)* Pap smear collection* Administration of skin tests* First assist duties in the operating room* Suction procedures* Surgical dressing application and removal* Suture and staple removal* Venipuncture* Wound debridementQualificationsEducation* Bachelor’s degree required* Master’s degree preferred* Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program preferredLicensure/Certification* Current Physician Assistant license required* Current ACLS certification required for airway management proceduresOccupational Health Requirements* OHS Fit Test* OHS Annual Assessment Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center 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.