Perioperative Physician Assistant - Transplant Surgery

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University’s Department of Transplant Surgery seeks a full-time Physician Assistant in a busy hospital setting. The PA will evaluate inpatients with surgical teams, order tests, manage medications, and coordinate discharge planning with social workers and case managers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with surgeons, residents, and nursing staff, ensuring timely care, accurate documentation, and adherence to perioperative protocols while supporting education of

Qualifications

• NY State Physician Assistant Licensure is required.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited PA program.
• 2 years hospital-based PA experience and 1 year in General Surgery.
• BLS and ACLS certification are required.
• Equivalent combination of experience, education and training accepted.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inpatients with surgery residents when attendings are unavailable.
• Order and follow up on diagnostic tests and medication orders.
• Collaborate with surgeons, residents and nursing staff on clinical information.
• Communicate with physicians across departments to streamline patient care.
• Monitor postoperative patients and participate in discharge planning with social workers.
• Support perioperative care and pre-op evaluations for future procedures.
• Educate residents, medical students and nursing staff in surgical care techniques.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant Program

PA Licensure NY

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

2+ years hospital-based PA experience

1 year General Surgery experience

Job description

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University’s Department of Transplant Surgery seeks a full-time Physician Assistant in a busy hospital setting. The PA will evaluate inpatients with surgical teams, order tests, manage medications, and coordinate discharge planning with social workers and case managers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with surgeons, residents, and nursing staff, ensuring timely care, accurate documentation, and adherence to perioperative protocols while supporting education of