Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Summary

An exempt position responsible for practicing medicine, including surgical services, and managing all aspects of in‑patient medical care under the appropriate physician supervision as defined by New York State law. Within the physician‑physician assistant/nurse practitioner relationship, Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners exercise autonomy in medical decision making across a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.

• Conduct physical exams, assess health status, order and interpret tests, prescribe medications, and treat illnesses.
• Consult with physicians as needed and refer cases that are not routine to a physician.
• Round on surgical inpatients and facilitate appropriate care.
• Write notes and consultations on patients seen.
• Attend multidisciplinary rounds.
• Consult on surgical patients both on the floor and ER.
• Work with nursing, care management, and other colleagues with a team approach.
• May place and remove surgical drains.
• Consult appropriate specialties as fit.
• Monitor therapies and provide continuity of care.
• Triage patient calls, evaluate concerns, respond to emergencies including CPR.
• Counsel patient/family on health care matters.
• Document patient information and care in the medical record confidentially, and maintain departmental statistical database for research and quality purposes.
• Familiar with anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine and physical diagnosis.
• Gather and analyze physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.
• Accurately evaluate patient problems in person or via phone and provide appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.
• Make responsible decisions within PA practice scope.
• Assist in surgical procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians.
• Communicate effectively with all medical disciplines.
• Educate patients, families and staff in a user‑friendly manner.
• Demonstrate hand‑eye coordination, full range of motion, and manual dexterity.

• Current New York State Licensed Physician Assistant.
• Current national certification (highly recommended).
• Current White Plains Hospital Physician Assistant collaborative practice agreement.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Proficiency in all procedures, techniques and skills approved in the delineation of privileges.

• Masters Degree in Nursing from an accredited school.
• Current NYS license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Current NYS certification as a Nurse Practitioner (Adult/Geriatric).
• Maintains a current collaborative practice agreement.
• Current national certification (highly recommended).
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).