Physician Assistant for Ambulatory Surgery Center Long Island City with Relocation Assistance if Needed

Physician Assistant – AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER

JOB DESCRIPTION :

The Physician Assistant in an Ambulatory Surgical Center provides patient-centered care before and after outpatient surgical procedures. Responsibilities include performing pre-op evaluations, managing post-op recovery, prescribing medications, educating patients and collaborating with the surgical team. Depending on specialty and regulations, minor procedures may also be performed.

Key Responsibilities :

• Pre-Operative Assessment : Review medical history, conduct physicals and order labs to evaluate surgical readiness.
• Patient Education : Explain procedures, risks, post-op care and pain management.
• Informed Consent : Ensure understanding of procedures and proper documentation.
• Post-Operative Care : Monitor recovery, manage pain and address complications.
• Medication Management : Prescribe and administer post-op medications as needed.
• Discharge Planning : Provide instructions, schedule follow-ups and address concerns.
• Team Collaboration : Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesiologists and staff.
• Documentation : Maintain accurate records of assessments, care plans and progress.
• Quality Improvement : Participate in initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes.

Required Qualifications :

Experience and Skills :

Work Environment :

This position is mainly a clinic based practice, seeing about 15 patients per day, and will include vascular consults in nursing homes. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens; OSHA training required. Regular use of standard office equipment. Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Details :

Physical setting : Outpatient

Standard shift : Day shift

Weekly schedule : Monday to Friday