Physician's Assistant

Under the direct supervision of an assigned physician(s) and in accordance with the policies set by the applicable medical staff by-laws, an incumbent of this class provides medical care, in support of the professional medical staff, to patients either in a Neighborhood Health Center or in an in-patient service at the Westchester Medical Center. The actual scope of the functions and services provided by the incumbent are defined by the medical staff to whom the Physician's Assistant is assigned and will be determined by the level of education, training, experience and achievement of the incumbent and the needs of the service area. A registered Physician's Assistant may write prescriptions and medical orders, and administer medication in accordance with approved by-laws, regulations and procedures. When employed at the Westchester Medical Center, the medical orders and prescriptions must be countersigned in every case by the attending physician within twenty-four (24) hours. Supervision is not a regular responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.

At time of temporary appointment, must possess a valid limited permit* as a Physician's Assistant or as a Specialist's Assistant, issued by the New York State Department of Education. At time of permanent appointment, must possess a valid license and current registration as either a Physician's Assistant or as a Specialist's Assistant, issued by the New York State Department of Education.
* SPECIAL NOTE : Limited permits are issued for one year and may be renewed for one additional year. Candidates who fail to pass the credentialing examination within the maximum two year period may not practice as a Physician's Assistant beyond the expiration date of the renewed limited permit. CANDIDATES MUST SEND COPIES OF THE APPROPRIATE LICENSE, CERTIFICATE, OR REGISTRATION TO WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES TO THE ADDRESS SHOWN AT THE AND OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

There will be no written or oral test for this examination. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will receive a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience against the duties of the position. Be as concrete and specific as possible; vagueness and ambiguity will not be resolved in your favor. You are, therefore, asked to include in your application a summary of all pertinent training and experience. You will receive a grade based upon the college degree, continuing education credits and licensed work experience detailed in your

There are no residence requirements to participate in the examination, but preference in appointment may be given to eligibles that have been residents in the appointing jurisdiction for 30 days prior to the examination and at the effective date of appointment.