Physician Assistant

WESTMED Medical Group is a large multi-specialty group medical practice, with headquarters in Purchase, NY. It is staffed by a team of 287 physicians dedicated to providing coordinated, efficient, quality care at its 8 locations in central and lower Westchester County. The practice, known for its one-stop-shopping medical experience for patients, uses state-of-the-art systems and electronic medical records.

Here at WESTMED Medical Group, a largely growing multi-specialty medical group in Westchester County, New York, we look for individuals who are interested in and seek a challenging, growth-oriented, dynamic and friendly environment. Individuals with a strong work ethic along with a caring personality are who we find to be most successful here, fitting into our not so basic mantra of simply being "Smart" & "Nice". Our organization is constantly looking to bring on like-minded people who have a genuine interest in helping people and possess an intellectual curiosity to try and do things better and more efficiently. We strive to bring out the best in all of our team members and provide individuals with the support they need to achieve their career aspirations while providing the best quality care to our patients. The Physician Assistant provides general medical care and treatment to patients in our fast paced busy Orthopedic Department at WESTMED. This is done in collaboration with a licensed physician qualified in the specialty involved and in accordance with an approved written practice agreement and protocols.

Services provided by the PA will include health maintenance, management of acute/episodic illnesses and management of stable chronic illnesses. The PA also handles the following: * Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines. * Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and access patient's clinical problems and health care needs. * Records physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition. * Discusses case with physician and other health professional as needed, to prepare a comprehensive patient care plan. * Assists in surgery if interested

* Current PA License * Orthopedic/Pain Management experience preferred, but will consider new graduates * Must be able to work up to 45 hours per week - depending on staffing needs * Bilingual Spanish is preferred * Smart, motivated, and caring personality * The ability to work and think independently, attention to detail. * Exhibit characteristics of positive behavior and customer service