Physician Assistant - Dr. Constantine Demetracopoulos

Hospital for Special Surgery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 156,576 - 173,563; Full time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Surgery is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant in New York to assist doctors through clinical evaluation, patient counseling, and operating room support. Key responsibilities include patient evaluation, assisting in surgeries, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Applicants should possess a valid NYS PA license and certifications, with surgical experience preferred. The role offers a competitive salary range between $156,576.13 and $173,563.63, based on experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical evaluation of patients in the office.
• Counsel patients and families regarding surgical procedures.
• Assist in the operating room as a surgical first assist.
• Collaborate with office staff to deliver high quality care.
• Maintain effective communication with staff and teams.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work as a team player

Surgical experience or training

Education

Graduation from an accredited PA program

Current NYS PA license

BLS/ACLS certification

NCCPA board certification

Current Infection Control Certification

Completion of a child abuse recognition course

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for a Physician Assistant (PA) to serve as a primary assistant to the doctor, providing clinical evaluation, counseling, and first assist in the operating room.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical evaluation of patients in the office.
• Counsel patients and families regarding surgical procedures and address pre‑ and post‑operative questions.
• Assist in the operating room as a surgical first assist.
• Collaborate with office staff, other PAs, patients, and families to deliver high quality care.
• Maintain effective communication with outpatient staff and inpatient hospital teams.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited PA program.
• Current NYS PA license.
• BLS/ACLS certification.
• NCCPA board certification.
• Current Infection Control Certification and completion of a child abuse recognition course.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as a team player.
• Preferred: Surgical experience or training.

Compensation

The base pay scale ranges from $156,576.13 to $173,563.63, with additional benefits consistent with the role. Salary is based on experience, education, and other factors.

Employment Type

Regular full-time.

Work Shift

Day shift; no weekend shifts or overnight call.

Legal Statement

Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. HSS provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.