Physicians Assistant Per Diem - Orthopedic Surgery

Location: Nyack, New York.

Schedule: Day shifts; days vary; hours vary.

Position Summary

The Physician Assistant will perform surgical and medical care duties under a Physician's supervision, including assisting in surgeries, rounding on admitted patients, writing orders, notes, consults, counseling patients and families, and managing all aspects of inpatient medical care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgeries and other invasive procedures.
• Perform patient rounds, record findings, and develop treatment plans.
• Write orders, progress notes, consults for surgical patients.
• Provide counseling to patients and families.
• Manage all aspects of inpatient medical care, ensuring high‑quality outcomes.
• Consult with physicians for complex cases beyond PA scope.
• Attend multidisciplinary rounds and document patient information in the medical record.
• Maintain confidentiality and departmental statistical databases for research and quality improvement.
• Execute multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously with strong organizational skills.
• Train and support staff in customer‑service skills and proper use of electronic health records.

Essential Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Two to three years of experience as a Physician Assistant.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• ACLS certification required.
• DEA Controlled Substance Registration required if prescribing medication is part of clinical duties.
• NYS licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• Experience with EPIC preferred.
• Strong verbal communication skills with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Adherence to Montefiore Nyack Hospital performance standards, policies, and behaviors.
• Proficiency in surgical assistance, inpatient rounds, order entry, and consult documentation.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality patient care.
• Skill in educating patients, families, and staff in a user‑friendly manner.
• Manual dexterity, hand‑eye coordination, full range of motion.
• Conduct physical examinations, assess health status, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe medication within PA scope.
• Comfort in consulting physicians for cases beyond scope and referring appropriately.
• Document medical records with confidentiality and thoroughness; participate in departmental statistics for research and quality improvement.
• Handle multiple concurrent tasks, maintain priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Problem‑solving ability and proficiency with basic computer applications, including electronic health records.

Personal and Professional Attributes

• Detail oriented and flexible with working hours to accommodate patient, physician, and management needs.
• Excellent customer‑service skills with ability to train and manage staff.
• Positive, cooperative, and respectful demeanor toward patients, co‑workers, and management.
• Ability to manage priorities and complete assignments within specified time‑frames.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Montefiore Nyack Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, handicap, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.