Physician Assistant

Columbia University; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Medical Center in New York, NY seeks an experienced Physician Assistant for full-time work in the PICU and PCICU at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital. The PA will join a dedicated team providing 24/7 coverage under supervision of PCCM fellows and attendings.

Responsibilities include patient history and examinations, care plans, ordering studies, emergencies, procedures, education, and performance improvement activities. Credentialing and licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus two years of experience.
• Must hold NYS license, board certification by NCCPA.
• Must have a DEA license and BCLS/ACLS/PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient's history, perform physical examinations, and develop care plans for patients.
• Order laboratory, radiographic and cardiac studies, review results and other clinical information in ICU care plans.
• Assist in medical emergencies and document care rendered per policies.
• Assist attending physicians or fellows on procedures within the PA scope of practice.
• Initiate subspecialty consults or evaluations.
• Counsel and instruct patients and families.
• Coordinate transition of care from ICU to floor or step-down units.
• Ensure medical records are countersigned by the attending.

Skills

Clinical care

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $152,000 - $175,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at Columbia University Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant for a full-time position in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian. The Physician Assistant will join a group of dedicated front-line providers who will provide 24/7 coverage of the PICU/PCICU. The Physician Assistant will provide services under the supervision of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine fellows and attendings. The individual will perform a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and outcome evaluation of patients in the ICU. The individual will also participate in performance improvement, research and educational activities.

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Responsibilities

• Obtain patient's history, perform physical examinations, and develop care plans for patients.
• Order appropriate laboratory, radiographic and cardiac studies, review results and other clinical information pertinent to patient health as part of the care plan of patients in the ICU.
• Assist in the management of medical emergencies. Render appropriate care in the presence of a life-threatening emergency when a physician is unavailable and document all care rendered in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Assist the attending physician or fellow on any procedure falling within the Physician Assistant's scope of practice.
• Initiate subspecialty consultations or evaluations.
• Counsel and instruct patients and their families.
• Communicate the transition care of patients from the ICU to step-down and/or floor.
• Ensure all medical records and notes are countersigned by the attending physician.
• Conforms to all applicable HIPAA, billing compliance and safety guidelines.
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus two years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• At least 1 year of experience in Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care or Critical Care Medicine is strongly preferred.

Other Requirements

• Must hold a Current NYS professional license, board certification by NCCPA.
• Must have a DEA License.
• Must have a BCLS, ACLS and PALS certification.
• Able to meet New York-Presbyterian Hospital credentialing requirements.

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