Physician Assistant / Emergency Medicine / New York / Locum Tenens / Physician Assistant - Emergency

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is recruiting a Physician Assistant to join its Emergency Medicine team. We are seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of emergency medicine, able to provide high quality patient care under the supervision of a licensed physician. The Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant will be responsible for performing physical examinations, diagnosing health problems, managing chronic diseases, and providing health care education to patients.If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is a 220-bed teaching hospital located in a residential neighborhood directly on the border of northern Brooklyn and Western Queens. We serve a variety of cultural and ethnic communities. We are committed to quality and compassion in addressing the healthcare needs of urban neighborhoods.Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants are highly skilled healthcare professionals who work under the supervision of physicians in the Emergency Department. They provide a variety of diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive, and health maintenance services to patients who are critically ill or injured.Responsibilities:Evaluating and treating patients with emergent medical conditions, illnesses, or injuriesPerforming comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinationsInterpreting and correlating laboratory and diagnostic proceduresOrdering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests, such as blood work, X-rays, or EKGsImplementing therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when necessaryPerforming procedures such as suturing, wound care, and administering immunizationsDocumenting all patient care services and monitoring patient response to therapyCommunicating with other healthcare professionals, and supervising physicians, as needed to coordinate optimal patient careProviding patient education about treatment plans and prognosisCommunicate effectively with the clinical team to ensure total delivery of quality care.Participate in medical staff educational programs and meetings as needed.Qualifications:Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant programSeeking both experienced and newly trained providersMust possess a current, unrestricted Physician Assistant New York State license.Must possess active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or be eligible for registration.NCCPA certification requiredMust possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll.BLS or ACLS required.Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written.Ability to make decisions in high pressure situationsDetail-oriented with the ability to multi-taskComfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft OfficePreferred Qualifications:Bilingual Spanish preferred.We offer an attractive salary, paid malpractice, generous paid time off program, CME days plus allowance, retirement benefits and a competitive benefit package. Schedule is Monday ? Friday with minimal on call rotation, by phone only. Compensation ranges from $ 120k to 150K (not including benefits). Loan forgiveness programs are available for eligible candidates. xhyhwjd To apply, please submit a Cover Letter and CV to:Elena R. Lowe, CPCS, CPMSM, CPPM, CPCOVice President, Faculty Practice & Managed CareWyckoff Heights Medical Center374 Stockholm StreetBrooklyn, NY 11237Email: Wyckoff is committed to recruiting faculty that reflects the diversity of the community we serve.