PA Urology New York NY

Job Title: PA Urology New York NY
Job ID: 0739861480
Employer: Rockwood
Location: New York, NY
Provider Category: Advanced Practice Providers (PA's, APRN's)
Provider Type: Physician Assistant
Specialty: Urology
New Grads OK? Yes
Description

Whether our Physician Assistants are caring for a critically ill patient as part of an interdisciplinary team or assisting in a groundbreaking surgery, they all have one common goal – to provide world-class patient care. At Mount Sinai, we advance innovation by leveraging progressive technologies, such as our state-of-the-art simulation training labs. We encourage autonomy among our PA’s by fostering an environment that is focused on building strong relationships with our patients through earning & keeping their trust. Resilience is a requirement, as every day brings a new set of challenges.

Roles & Responsibilities:

· Assesses patient health by interview and by obtaining and/or updating medical history

· Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records

· Performs physical examinations and provides treatment and counsel

· Recognizes and evaluates patients who require the immediate attention of a physician and, when necessary, initiates emergency medical treatment without supervision

· Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests and laboratory studies

· Follows-up on x-rays and laboratory data. Interprets diagnostic test results

· Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, post-operative care and management of wound care and infections

· Utilizes diagnostic techniques, such as observation, palpation, percussion or auscultation

· Counsels patients regarding prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.