**Req Number** 149562 Job Description Performs a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation. Participates in performance improvement, research, and educational activities. Job Responsibility + Practices to top of license in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative (outpatient) phases of care + Meets patient clinical and psychosocial needs and offers comprehensive treatment plans for patients with a range of surgical oncology conditions, including but not limited to: + Breast cancer, Skin cancer including melanoma, squamous cell and basal cell carcinomas, soft tissue sarcomas, thyroid and head/neck cancers and GI cancers + Takes initial patient history and performs physical examinations in the outpatient office setting + Initiates, documents, and communicates the plan of care and follows up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients + Intermittently supports surgical cases in a 1st or 2nd assist capacity; graduated level of independence dependent upon surgical skills and experience + Informs patients of the necessary post-discharge care instructions including prescribing pain medication when appropriate, wound care and follow up + Assists/performs minor office procedures when requested by attending surgeon including but not limited to: + Sutures/staple removal, drain removal, wound care, abscess drainage, needle aspirations/biopsies + Assists with office surgical procedures + Writes orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests + Interprets laboratory and test results and relays follow up/treatment plan to patients + Confers with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care + Supports the development and implementation of protocols and procedures that enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency + Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions + No night or weekend call Job Qualification + 2 years of surgical experience in 1st or 2nd assist capacity preferred, but will consider recent graduate. Surgeon will train + Spanish-speaking preferred, not required + Skilled at navigating and making sense of complex information to make informed decisions + Expertise in planning and prioritizing tasks to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and timely completion + Skilled in managing care for diverse patient populations simultaneously + Bachelor's Degree, required. Graduate of an accredited (Accreditation Review Committee for Physician Assistant Programs ARC-PA) program, required + Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the New York State Department of Education, required + Current NCCPA Certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), required + Current BLS certification, required *Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). The salary range for this position is $100,000-$180,000/year It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.