Physician Assistant 1, Transplant Surgery - Multiple Positions

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

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 communicate effectively with physicians.
• Order and follow up on the scheduling and performance of diagnostic test.
• Complete medication orders and monitor 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.
• New York State Physician Assistant Licensure.
• 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