Clinical Coordinator III/PA

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in New York seeks a Clinical Coordinator III/PA to provide clinical care in the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Division. Responsibilities include managing patient care, performing health assessments, and supervising health team activities. Requires a PA degree, relevant certifications, and five years of experience. The position offers a competitive salary and standard work hours from 9am to 5pm.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience required.
• NYS PA License and NCCPA Board Certification are mandatory.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS Certification, and DEA Certification expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre- and post-operative patients in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.
• Perform comprehensive health histories and initiate/maintain medication lists.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies and formulate goal-directed health plans.
• Facilitate hospital admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Skills

Ability to perform comprehensive history and physical examination

Ability to manage and coordinate a patient caseload

Intermediate MS Office skills

Leadership ability to manage patients

Education

Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited program

Job description

Clinical Coordinator III/PA

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Grade: 106
Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000
Hours Per Week: 35
Standard Work Schedule: Mon - Fri (9am - 5pm)

Position Summary

The Clinical Coordinator III - Physician Assistant will function in the setting of the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Division and manage pre‑ and post‑operative patients. The incumbent will be responsible for providing clinical care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assists in development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of care and professional practice in collaboration with members of the health care team and in accordance with institutional policies and regulatory agency requirements.
• The incumbent will perform and document comprehensive surgical, medical and psychosocial health histories, examinations (document pertinent positive and negative findings), and initiate/maintain a problem/medication list.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies including but not limited to laboratory and imaging studies, diagnostic impression, and/or form a differential based on the data obtained.
• Formulate a goal‑directed plan that includes health maintenance, anticipatory guidance and appropriate medical and nursing interventions according to the established protocols.
• Facilitate hospital admissions, transfers, and discharges as well as coordinate appropriate inpatient and outpatient accommodations and homecare.
• Conduct comprehensive consults on referred heart failure patients, complete insurance clearance tasks, and complete pre‑op orders/screening in anticipation of surgery.
• Participate in inpatient consults and review, disseminate, and incorporate research findings into clinical practice.
• Engage and support research activities, perform patient record reviews with collaborating physician in a timely fashion.
• Coordinate patient care activities based on established priorities, including teaching, counseling, and discharge planning, and delegate appropriately to members of the health care team.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, significant others, and members of the health care team about the patient’s plan of care.
• Create a safe work environment conducive to learning for students, visitors, patients, and their families.
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for Physician Assistant practice within scope of care and the delivery of safe, competent patient care.
• Participate in maintaining a safe, therapeutic, and consumer‑oriented environment.
• Administrate office policy and procedures within the Division of CT Surgery as needed.
• Support other functions as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Graduate of an ARC‑PA accredited or New York State Education Department approved PA education program.

Minimum Related Years of Experience

• 5 years of related experience.

Minimum Licensing/Certifications Required Upon Start Date

• NYS PA License and NCCPA Board Certification.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS (if applicable) Certification.
• DEA Certification.

Other Requirements

• Ability to perform comprehensive history and physical examination.
• Ability to manage and coordinate a patient caseload.
• Work within a collaborative agreement/protocols with a physician and health care team.
• Demonstrate leadership ability to manage patients and interact effectively with peers and physicians.
• Intermediate MS Office skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran.