Physician Associate - Critical care or Cardiology | Queens | NY

DirectShifts has immediate openings for Critical Care/Cardiology Physician Associates to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Take medical histories and conduct physical exams
• Prescribe medications and manage medication regimens
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures
• Assist in surgeries and other medical procedures
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to develop treatment plans
• Document patient care in EMRs
• Communicate with patients, families and other healthcare providers

Requirements:

• An active and unencumbered Physician Assistant (PA) license in NY
• A minimum of a year's experience as a PA
• Clinical decision-making and problem solving
• Ability to prioritize and manage a complex patient caseload
• Adaptability to work in a variety of medical settings
• Knowledge of medical laws and ethics
• Ability to interpret and analyze medical data and lab results
• Proficiency in electronic medical records and technology
• National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)