Physician Assistant

Location

Suffern, NY | United States

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Job Details:

The Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for collaborating with members of the Bon Secours medical group staff to provide medical care to acutely ill or injured patients of all ages presenting to the Medical Practice. In addition, the PA cares for a wide range of medical complications, some of which require immediate medical attention that are often serious and may be life threatening. 

Responsibilities: 

• Works collaboratively with on-site Medical Practice supervising physicians to evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad array of acute and non-acute medical and psychiatric conditions in patients of all ages. 
• Performs procedures within the scope of practice and expertise as defined by the delineation of privileges, including but not limited to wound care and repair, abscess incision and drainage, injections, fracture/dislocation management, respiratory support, etc..
• Practices emergency medicine in an ethical manner consistent with contemporary, evidence-based practice guidelines. 
• Participates in medical staff, department, and hospital affairs as applicable. 
• Coordinates outpatient referral and follow-up care plans for patients. Communicates diagnosis-specific education to patients and families/guardians.
  

Experience:

Previous experience as a Licensed Physician Assistant required. 

Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an AMA accredited Physician Assistant program required. 

Licenses / Certifications: Current NYS license to practice medicine. Unrestricted DEA number. National Commission for Certified Physician’s Assistants (NCCPA). Current BLS certificate required.

About Us:

Good Samaritan Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute-care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange counties in New York; and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer-treatment services, the area’s leading Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and outstanding maternal/child services that includes a Children’s Diagnostic Center. Good Samaritan Hospital also provides social, psychiatric and substance-abuse services and its certified home-care agency supports residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond.

About Us:

Good Samaritan Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute-care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange counties in New York; and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer-treatment services, the area’s leading Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and outstanding maternal/child services that includes a Children’s Diagnostic Center. Good Samaritan Hospital also provides social, psychiatric and substance-abuse services and its certified home-care agency supports residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond.

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