Outpatient Perioperative/Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant

Westchester Medical Center; Valhalla (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join their expanding Anesthesia/Perioperative team. This role focuses on delivering exceptional patient care in outpatient and ambulatory interventional radiology settings. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing pre and post-procedural medical needs, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The position offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a supportive environment. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Malpractice Coverage

CME Allowance

401k

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must have current NCCPA board certification.
• 2+ years experience in surgical ICU or anesthesiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-procedural assessments and manage patient care.
• Assist anesthesia MDs with procedural interventions.

Skills

Patient Care

Anesthesia Management

Communication Skills

Clinical Assessment

Team Collaboration

Education

NCCPA Board Certification

New York State PA License

ACLS Certification

DEA Certification

Job description

Outpatient Perioperative/Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant

WMC Advanced Physician Services PC · Anesthesiology

Advanced Practice Providers

Full Time

Day

Mon-Fri

Summary:

Our Anesthesia/Perioperative PA team is expanding at WMCHealth!

WMCHealth Network is seeking Physician Assistant (PA) to provide coverage for our Anesthesia and Perioperative Advanced Practice team at our flagship hospital in Valhalla. We are recruiting experienced PAs who will primarily support our outpatient and ambulatory interventional radiology anesthesia procedure teams in the medical perioperative management of our adult and pediatric patient populations. The primary focus of this team will be medical management and clinical efficiency throughout the perioperative experience.

Responsibilities:

• Perform pre-procedural assessments, including history and physical examinations and risk stratification
• Manage pre and post-procedural medical needs and pain management in recovery areas . Provid e both autonomous and team-based patient care for the medical management of perioperative patient populations
• Evaluate and optimize medical comorbidities (e.g., cardiac, pulmonary, endocrine) in preparation for sedation or anesthesia.
• Perform venous and arterial line placement/removals; apply pressure/bolster dressings with or without suturing, tube/line care post port placement and biopsies.
• Assist anesthesia MDs with procedural interventions, all in accordance with appropriate training/competency
• Perform comprehensive neurological exams on both acute and post-operative/procedural patients.
• Diagnosing, treating, ordering and interpreting laboratory/radiologic tests
• Works well within a multidisciplinary team of attending physicians, residents, APPs, nursing staff to ensure optimum quality of patient care
• Will function as a clinical liaison between Anesthesia, Perioperative Nursing, and Interventional Radiology teams, patients/families and consulting or referring departments
• Assists with discharge planning, medication reconciliation and follow up care plans
• Provide follow-up and follow-through in the immediate perioperative timeframe

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have current and active NCCPA board certification as a Physician Assistant.
• Current and active NYS PA License, ACLS, and DEA required.
• Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2years experience as a practicing clinical PA with a focus in surgical ICU, anesthesiology or within a given subspecialty of anesthesia and/or complexity of medical care.
• Highly motivated new graduates with anesthesia interest are encouraged to apply.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Other:

• Comprehensive salary and benefit package which includes malpractice coverage, CME Allowance, and 401k
• The highest standard of quality practice backed by comprehensive and collaborative support services
• Opportunities for continued professional development, mentoring and career advancement.
• Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physicians Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Us:

WMCHealth is a 1,900-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with 10 hospitals on seven campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 12,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians and 200 Advanced Practice Providers. From Level 1, Level 2, and Pediatric Trauma Centers, the region's only acute care children's hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals, dozens of specialized institutes and centers, a state-of-the-art Telemedicine program, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, homecare services and one of the largest mental health systems in New York State, today WMCHealth is the pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare in the Hudson Valley. Westchester Medical Center.

For more information about this opportunity, contact Andrea Cullinan, Advanced Clinical Recruiter, at [e-mail] . Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.