Physician Assistant 1, Transplant Surgery - Multiple Positions

SUNY Downstate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Physician Assistant 1 in Transplant Surgery for a full-time role. You will evaluate inpatients with residents, order tests, and manage medications in a dynamic surgical team.

Requirements include a PA degree, 2 years hospital experience, 1 year in general surgery, plus BLS/ACLS. Location pay applies; union: UUP. Posting date 07/13/2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• 2 years hospital-based Physician Assistant experience.
• 1 year experience in General Surgery environment.
• BLS and ACLS Certification.
• Or a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide full support to the department by evaluating inpatients with residents when attendings are unavailable.
• Order and follow up on the scheduling and performance of diagnostic tests.
• Complete medication orders and monitor treatment plans.
• Collaborate with surgeons, residents and nursing staff in interpreting clinical information.
• Liaise with physicians, nursing and staff to streamline patient care and reduce length of stay.
• Monitor postoperative patients and participate in discharge planning with social workers.
• Ensure discharge readiness and proper follow-up scheduling.
• Support perioperative care by coordinating with other disciplines and expediting evaluations.
• Educate residents, medical students and nursing staff in surgical care techniques.
• Demonstrate flexibility to perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication with physicians

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Program

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Physician Assistant 1, Transplant Surgery - Multiple Positions

Brooklyn, NY, United States

Job Description

The Department of Transplant Surgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Physician Assistant 1. The successful candidate will:

• Provide full support to the department of surgery by evaluating inpatients in conjunction with surgery residents when attendings are not immediately available and communicates effectively with physicians.
• Order and follow up on the scheduling and performance of diagnostic test.
• Complete medication orders and monitors performances of prescribed treatment plan.
• Collaborate with surgeons, resident and nursing staff in a timely interpretation of clinical information.
• liaise and communicate effectively with physicians of all departments, nursing and ancillary staff in streamlining patient care and reducing length of stay.
• Monitor day-to-day clinical events on post-operative patients and make treatment decision based on clinical events while participating in discharge planning conferences/rounds with social workers and case managers.
• Ensure that patients are adequately prepared for hospital discharge and that follow-up schedules are properly put in place.
• Support perioperative care by networking with other clinical disciplines and support staff in expediting perioperative evaluation for inpatients and patients to be scheduled for future elective procedures while completing pre-op history and physicals.
• Supports the Surgical Education Program by educating residents, medical students and nursing staff in techniques of care for patients with surgical conditions.
• Demonstrate flexibility by performing additional job-related duties as business needs warrant and/or as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• 2-years of hospital-based Physician Assistant experience.
• 1-year of experience in General Surgery environment.
• BLS and ACLS Certification.
• Or, a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training to the above.

Preferred Qualifications

• National Certification by AAPA

Job Info

• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Variable
• Posting Date 07/13/2026, 06:00 AM
• Job Identification 497165
• Grade NSSL5 - 08
• Days of Week Variable
• Shift Start Time Variable
• Shift End Time Variable
• Union Name UUP
• Minimum Base Salary 135,000
• Maximum Base Salary 155,000
• Additional Compensation 1 Location Pay
• Additional Compensation 1 Amount 4,150
• Other Job Title Physician Assistant 1, Transplant Surgery - Multiple Positions