Physician Assistant

The Medical Society of the State of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City seeks a Physician Assistant (Core) to join a high-performing team dedicated to mobility and quality of life. This full-time role involves assisting in the OR, performing H&Ps, and floor coverage under PA management.

The PA track requires NYS PA license and NCCPA certification; NP track requires NYS NP license/RN and NP certification, with RNFA preferred and a 6-month RNFA enrollment deadline. DEA, BLS/ACLS, and Epic EMR experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited PA program; master's preferred.
• NYS PA license and NCCPA board certification.
• Or master's degree from an accredited nursing program; NYS NP license and RN with NP certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the OR as delegated by PA management.
• Perform H&Ps as delegated.
• Post-op checks and floor coverage.
• Complete emergency admissions.
• Collaborate with surgeons and consultants on patient issues.
• Round on patients and provide sign-out as needed.
• Triage and prioritize medical/surgical issues and discharges.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Proactive decision-making

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree from PA program

Master's degree in nursing (NP track)

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Overview

How you move is why we're here. ®Now more than ever.

Get back to what you need and love to do.

The possibilities are endless...

Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize

the abundant opportunities for growth and success.

If this describes you then let's talk!

HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise

Physician Assistant (Core)

Full-Time

Contribute to our mission of improving mobility and enhancing the quality of life for our patients at the #1 Orthopedic Hospital in the United States for 13 straight years in a row.

Come join a team of PAs led by PAs who were awarded the 2018-2019 Employer of Excellence Award granted by the American Academy of Physician Assistants. This prestigious award recognizes hospitals that are top employers of physician assistants nationwide, embodying collaborative provider teams and a supportive work environment for PAs. The Physician Assistant Department is a leader in provider clinical operations working closely with the staff to ensure outstanding patient care and a supportive environment for our academic mission.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• First or 2nd assisting ORs as delegated by PA management
• H&Ps as delegated by management
• Post Op Checks
• Floor coverage as delegated by PA management
• Complete Emergency Admissions when applicable
• Collaborate with surgeon, medical clearing MD and consultants regarding patient issues
• Round on patients
• As needed, obtain and provide sign out to incoming and outgoing teams and follow up on any pending issues
• Triage and prioritize patient issues including medical and surgical issues, discharges, etc.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited PA program. Masters preferred. Current NYS Physician Assistant license and registration. NCCPA board certification

or

Master's degree from an accredited school of nursing. Current NYS License as a Nurse Practitioner and RN. Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner. RNFA preferred. The Nurse Practitioner is required to enroll in RNFA program within 6 months of employment. The NP, without an RNFA license, must have 2 years of operating room experience at HSS.

• DEA
• BLS/ACLS certification
• experience with an EMR (preferably Epic)

Essential Qualifications:

• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence others are essential
• Proactive and outstanding decision-making abilities
• Ability to work with varied members of the medical team (surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, etc)

Hospital for Special Surgery offers a unique work environment, diverse job types and extraordinary career opportunities. HSS encourages and supports professional growth and development, recognizes individual contributions, and offers unique and highly competitive compensation packages. This is how we attract and retain highly skilled professionals, renowned for their leadership and vision in clinical care, teaching, research & development.

Founded in 1863, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is a world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology and rehabilitation. In the most recent U.S. News & World Report "American's Best Hospitals" issue, HSS ranks #1 in orthopedics and #2 in rheumatology. In addition, the American Nurses Credentialing Center has honored HSS with three consecutive designations of Magnet® recognition. HSS has one of the lowest infection rates in the country.

HSS physicians are team doctors for the New York Mets, New York Giants, New York Knicks, New York Liberty, and New York Red Bulls. HSS is the Official Hospital of The PGA of America, New York Road Runners for the ING New York City Marathon, St. John's Athletics, CUNY Athletic Conference, and other professional and college teams. HSS has been designated as the first National Medical Center of the United States Olympic Committee's National Medical Network.

Hospital for Special Surgery is located in New York City and online at www.hss.edu

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