Per Diem – Physician Assistant Position Available In New York, New York

The Per Diem Physician Assistant will perform interventional radiologic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in accordance with New York regulations and hospital policies. Other duties include history & physicals, plan of care, evaluation & management, as well as assisting interventional radiologists in complex procedures. Obtains informed consent from patients in accordance with hospital policy. Follows-up on in-patients and outpatients after the procedure. Evaluates requests for Interventional Radiology procedures and presents to Interventional Radiologists. Performs procedures under the direction of the Interventional Radiologist. Participates in Quality Assessment activities. Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program Experience in an Interventional Suite and or Surgical setting preferred. Must be able to perform routine history, physical examination, obtain IV access, thorough knowledge of medications used in interventional radiology and working knowledge of procedures and their risks/benefits/complications. New York State Licensed Physician Assistant Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Conscious sedation certification (If not, will obtain within 90 days of employment) Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Patient evaluation management Strong understanding of anatomy Good technical skills Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service Time Management Skills Basic computer and data entry skills