560 - Physician Assistant

Education & Training

Graduate from an approved medical college

Completed internship and residency training from an approved medical facility­Pediatrics or Family Practice. Board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics or Family Practice

Graduate from an approved Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program Certified by the respective Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner commission.

Certificates,

Licenses, Registration

-Must have a valid New York State Registration

-Must have Infection Control certification by a State approved facility

-Must have current copy of DEA Certificate

-Must have CPR/BLS certification

Experience

Two or more years of experience as a practitioner is preferred

Experience with an EMR and its implementation is preferred

Knowledge,

Skills & Abilities

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

Facilitates teamwork at all times, addresses issues and concerns with a positive problem-solving approach. Is approachable and cooperative.

Reasoning & Problem-Solving Abilities

 Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. The ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas) scientific equation, graphs, musical notes, etc.) In its most difficult phases. Also, the ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Language & Literacy Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Write speeches and articles using original or innovation techniques or style. Make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or broad of directors.

Ability to speak additional languages, particularly Spanish preferred.

Mathematical & Analytical Skills 

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis.

Technical & Systems

Physical & Environmental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel a mouse or keyboard, standard writing utensil; and reach it with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.