Outpatient Orthopedic PA: Hip & Knee Specialist

NYU Langone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health's NYU Grossman School of Medicine seeks a Physician Assistant for Outpatient Orthopedics -Hip/Knee. The PA provides comprehensive medical care under supervision and collaborates with the Medical Staff and interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include educating patients and families, evaluating treatments, prescribing meds and equipment per protocol, and supporting research and process improvements within orthopedics.

Responsibilities

• Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of the institution, department and clinical service.
• Educates patient and family to facilitate and promote healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns.
• Evaluates treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modifies per clinical standards and practice protocols.
• Performs delegated clinical duties effectively and efficiently.
• Prescribes medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol.
• Prescribes in-patient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
• Maintains PA board certification and CME requirement for re-appointment and privileging.
• Promotes own professional growth and development in clinical role.
• Provides consultation about the therapeutic regimen to the nursing staff responsible for the patients care in the hospital setting.
• Works collaboratively with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, house staff, other disciplines and ancillary services.

Job description

NYU Langone Health's NYU Grossman School of Medicine seeks a Physician Assistant for Outpatient Orthopedics -Hip/Knee. The PA provides comprehensive medical care under supervision and collaborates with the Medical Staff and interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include educating patients and families, evaluating treatments, prescribing meds and equipment per protocol, and supporting research and process improvements within orthopedics.