Position Summary
The WPPA Physician Assistant is responsible for practicing medicine with physician supervision including conducting
examinations and writing prescriptions. Within physician-physician assistant relationship, Physician Assistant exercises
autonomy in medical decision making a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. May include responsibility for
education, research, and administrative services.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:
1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
2. First Assist on surgical procedures. First and second assist on total hips and knees.
3. Conducts physical exams, assesses health status, orders and interprets tests, prescribes medications, and treat
illnesses including giving injections and suturing wounds. Consults with physicians as needed and refers to
physicians for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s scope of work.
4. Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.
5. Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Responds to emergencies including use of CPR.
6. Counsels patient/family on preventative health care.
7. Documents patient information and care in medical record, in confidential manner, and may maintain
departmental statistical database for research purposes.
8. Demonstrates knowledge of medical model and roles of physicians and physician assistants. Familiar with
anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine and physical diagnosis.
9. Demonstrates skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.
10. Demonstrates skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate
advice, intervention, or referral.
11. Demonstrates ability to make responsible decisions within scope of PA practice.
12. Demonstrates ability to collaborate effectively with physicians on complicated cases.
13. Demonstrates ability to educate patients, families and staff in user-friendly manner.
14. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements
Current New York State licensed Physician Assistant.
Current White Plains Hospital Physician Assistant Collaborative Practice Agreement.
One year experience as Physician Assistant in an appropriate clinical setting, preferred.
Current ACLS Certification required.
Proficiency in all procedures, techniques and skills listed in the delineation of privileges.
Core Competencies
Demonstrates ability to act in a professional capacity and serve as a professional role model.
Demonstrates leadership skills including collaboration and negotiation.
Demonstrates ability to communicate in a professional manner in all interactions.
Demonstrates strong, written and verbal communication skills. Establishes two-way communication by utilizing a
variety of communication methods, actively listening to ideas and concerns and responding in an appropriate
manner.
Ability to concentrate on fine details with constant interruptions
Perform multiple duties in a high volume area
Ability to deal professionally and efficiently with all levels of management and external constituencies
Self-starter, self-motivated and ability to work without supervision
Flexible, organized and able to set priorities
Demonstrates team work and adaptability
Maintains composure under stress
Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment
Ability for standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting. May be required to help to transfer patient.
Ability to communicate verbally with patients, relatives, attending physicians and with nurses and other hospital
personnel.
Ability to give clear, decisive instructions to nurses and technicians.
Ability to maintain legible and thorough documentation of patient care.
Ability for acute visual, auditory, tactile and olfactory senses.
Ability to perform computer work for extensive periods of time
Occasionally move and/or transport of 15 to 20 pounds
Requires movement about the department frequently throughout the day
Ability to remain in stationary position for extended periods of time
May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may
be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the
hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the
hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
Primary Population Served
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Neonatal (birth – 28 days) Patients with exceptional communication
needs
Infant (29 days – less than 1 year) Patients with developmental delays
Pediatric (1 – 12 years) Patients at end of life
Adolescent (13 – 17 years) Patients under isolation precautions
Adult (18 – 64 years) Patients with cultural needs
- Geriatric (> 65 years) All populations
- Bariatric Patients with weight related
comorbidities
- Non-patient care population
The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined
by the needs of White Plains Hospital.
White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
