Physician Assistant

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $135,000 - $145,000

Position Summary

Under the direction of two supervising physicians, the Physician Assistant will review patient histories and perform physical examinations in collaboration with the physician or through independent practice, as permitted. The PA will establish diagnoses and conduct comprehensive evaluations, including ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory studies. Under physician supervision, the PA will manage patients' medical conditions following diagnosis. Responsibilities may also include assisting medical staff with pre-, intra-, and post-operative surgical care, as well as participating in research projects within assigned areas. The ideal candidate will have prior orthopedic surgical experience and clinical experience in a high-volume office-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Take, record and document patient history/encounter
• Confer w/ physicians about patient findings and potential diagnosis w/ established course of treatment; formulate and update patient care plans
• Review lab results, x-rays and MRI/CT results and communicate to physician and patient
• Provide diagnosis and treatment services to established and postoperative patients
• Administer therapeutic injections and perform minor procedures as needed
• Work closely and collaboratively with the team (office coordinator, nurse, resident, fellow) to provide high quality patient care; coordinate appointment and surgical scheduling templates w/ team.
• Perform patient education duties (i.e. show surgical videos, provide brochures, direct patients to additional resources) and review pre-operative instructions to explain surgical process to surgical patients
• Ensure all necessary office notes, lab results and films are presented for residents and attending's review prior to surgery
• Triage telephone calls; Return patient phone messages at designated times throughout the day; document action taken in patient chart
• Telephone prescription requests to pharmacy; document action in patient chart and obtain physician signature of approval
• Oversee appointment bookings with appointment scheduling team and ensure emergency situations are scheduled appropriately; maintain timely flow of patients
• Complete clinical portions of disability and insurance forms
• Maintain surgical log
• Make rounds with or on behalf of physician
• Assist surgeon in operating room of the hospital and ambulatory surgery center including performing safety checks during patient positioning, mastering leg positioning, retractor placement, and facilitating surgical flow
• Film and edit surgical videos for teaching, talks, and resident education
• Work in collaboration with the team in the division within the department
• Must successfully complete system training requirements include: EHR/EPIC
• Reliable transportation as this position will be based out of both Manhattan & Westchester offices.
• Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

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  Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus five years of related experience.

  
  
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  Must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program from a recognized college or university.

  
  
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  Current New York Physician Assistant license.

  
  
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  BLS and ACLS certification required.

  
  
• Ability to perform comprehensive history and physical examination.
• Ability to manage and coordinate a patient caseload.
• Work within a collaborative agreement/protocol with a physician and health care team.
• Demonstrate leadership ability to manage patients and interact effectively with peers and physicians.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree
• Experience relevant to the area of clinical practice preferred.
• Experience in Orthopedic Surgery (Sports &/or Shoulder/Elbow). OR & Office Setting
• Spanish Fluency

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.