Physician Assistant - Internal Medicine & Respiratory & Sleep Medicine

Role & responsibilities

Physician Assistant Internal Medicine, Respiratory & Sleep Medicine

Position Details

• Designation: Physician Assistant Internal Medicine, Respiratory & Sleep Medicine
• Department: Internal Medicine / Pulmonology / Respiratory & Sleep Medicine
• Reporting To: Consultant / Senior Consultant – Internal Medicine & Respiratory/Sleep Medicine
• Location:Medanta - The Medicity Hospital
• Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose

To provide clinical and administrative support to consultants in the assessment, management, monitoring, and follow-up of patients with medical, respiratory, and sleep-related disorders while ensuring high standards of patient care, documentation, safety, and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Patient Care

• Assist consultants in outpatient and inpatient patient care.
• Obtain and document detailed patient history, presenting complaints, and relevant clinical information.
• Perform basic clinical assessments and record vital signs, including BP, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, and SpO.
• Assist in physical examination and clinical evaluation under the supervision of the treating physician.
• Monitor patients' clinical condition and promptly communicate any deterioration or significant findings to the consultant.
• Assist in developing and implementing patient care plans as directed by the consultant.
• Coordinate patient follow-ups and continuity of care.

2. Internal Medicine Support

• Assist in the evaluation and management of common medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, infections, metabolic disorders, and other chronic diseases.
• Review relevant laboratory and diagnostic reports under physician supervision.
• Maintain accurate and updated patient records.
• Assist in medication reconciliation and communicate medication-related concerns to the treating physician.

3. Respiratory & Pulmonary Care

• Support consultants in the evaluation and management of patients with respiratory disorders such as:
• Asthma
• COPD
• Pneumonia
• Respiratory infections
• Interstitial lung disease
• Pleural disorders
• Chronic cough and breathlessness
• Other pulmonary conditions
• Monitor respiratory parameters, including SpO and respiratory rate.
• Assist in oxygen therapy and respiratory-care protocols as directed.
• Assist in interpretation and documentation of relevant investigations under physician supervision, including chest X-rays, CT scans, pulmonary function tests, and blood investigations.
• Support patient education regarding inhaler technique, respiratory medications, lifestyle modification, and disease management.

4. Sleep Medicine Support

• Assist in assessment of patients with suspected sleep disorders, including:
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
• Insomnia
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Sleep-related breathing disorders
• Snoring and other sleep-related complaints
• Assist in coordinating sleep studies and related investigations.
• Support patient preparation for polysomnography and other sleep investigations.
• Assist in CPAP/BiPAP education, compliance monitoring, and follow-up as directed by the consultant.
• Maintain appropriate sleep-study and follow-up documentation.

5. Diagnostic & Clinical Coordination

• Coordinate investigations, procedures, referrals, and follow-up appointments.
• Review investigation reports and flag abnormal or clinically significant findings to the consultant.
• Maintain proper documentation in EMR/HIS and patient files.
• Coordinate with nursing, laboratory, radiology, respiratory therapy, sleep lab, and other clinical departments.

6. Patient & Family Communication

• Explain investigations, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions within the scope of the role and under physician guidance.
• Provide patient education on medication adherence, lifestyle modification, respiratory care, sleep hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Address routine patient queries and escalate clinical concerns to the treating physician.
• Maintain professional, empathetic, and patient-centric communication.

7. Emergency & Inpatient Support

• Assist the medical team during urgent clinical situations.
• Recognize and promptly escalate signs of clinical deterioration.
• Support emergency response and resuscitation procedures within the scope of training and institutional protocols.
• Assist in inpatient rounds and coordination of patient management.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent recognized qualification.
• Relevant clinical experience in Internal Medicine, Pulmonology, Respiratory Medicine, or Sleep Medicine is preferred.