Job Description - Per Diem Physician Assistant (2500038)Position SummaryAt the Long Island State Veterans Home, our Physician Assistants are valuable members of our team, who, under the supervision of a staff physician, are responsible for providing medical care to all residents of the Long Island State Veterans Home. These duties include the entire range of practice, from diagnostic to treatment activities.Duties of a Physician Assistant may include the following but are not limited to:Perform all duties under the supervision of an LISVH attending physician.Perform complete physical exams including the ordering of necessary diagnostic tests.Assess and evaluate acute and chronic illnesses or conditions presented by patients, and prescribe treatment plans and medications consistent with the guidelines established by the supervising physician(s).Work with staff physicians and the Medical Director to ensure that institutional policies and procedures are followed.Update patient medical records after completion of examination, assessment and treatment and regularly perform chart reviews and audits.Consult with the supervising physician prior to initiating subspecialty consultation referrals.Conduct clinical and formal instruction of students in the Physician Assistant Program (School of Health Technology and Management). Incumbent may also serve as preceptor to physician assistant students.Assist nursing staff with phlebotomy and other procedures, e.g., electrocardiogram.Provide technical assistance to clinical staff.Participate in interdisciplinary comprehensive assessment and care planning.Perform duties in the LISVH Employee Health clinic under the supervision of the Medical Director.Participate in appropriate teaching and research activities in cooperation with the Schools of the Health Science Center.Perform On-Call duties with supervising physicians.Attend Corporate Compliance training and adhere to the procedures of the Corporate Compliance Program.Working Conditions:Working conditions may involve exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids and/or tissue as well as other unpleasant elements such as accidents, injuries and illness. May be exposed to and be required to handle varying unpredictable, emergency and crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries, as well as weather-related situations.QualificationsRequired Qualifications: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant training program. Current NYS Physician Assistant license.Preferred Qualifications: Long-term care experience. NCCPA* certification (*National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants).Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from the Long Island State Veterans Home Employee Health Department.Meet regulatory requirements for pre-employment screening.Submit three (3) written references.Provide a copy of the required license(s)/certificate(s).Please be advised that failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.The Long Island State Veterans Home , located on the campus of Stony Brook University, is a 350-bed skilled nursing facility with a 40-slot Adult Day Health Care Program dedicated to the care of honorably discharged Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, their spouses, and Gold Star parents. Join an organization whose people make a difference every day and where commitment, compassion, initiative, and leadership are recognized and rewarded.Job Number: 2500038Official Job Title: TH Physicians Assistant IIJob Field: Professional ClinicalDepartment/Hiring Area: Medical ServicesSchedule: Per DiemShift: Day ShiftShift Hours: VariedPass Days: VariablePosting Start Date: Jan 8, 2025Posting End Date: Apr 22, 2025, 11:59:00 PMSalary: Commensurate with experienceSalary Grade: SL4SBU Area: Long Island State Veterans Home#J-18808-Ljbffr