Physician Assistant - Dr. Kyle Morse

Hospital for Special Surgery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 163,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY is seeking a Physician Assistant for our Orthopedics team. You will provide clinical consultation, assessment, and management to patients, performing outpatient evaluations and follow-ups under the supervising physician.

This role includes pre/post-operative education, interpretation of imaging and labs, documentation, and potential OR assistance. A NYS PA license and NCCPA certification are required, with BLS/ACLS certification.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant with accredited PA program graduate
• Current NYS PA license and NCCPA board certification required
• BLS/ACLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical consultation, assessment, and management to patients.
• Conduct outpatient evaluation, treatment and follow-up of surgical patients under supervising physician.
• Provide pre- and post-operative and discharge education to patients and families.
• Review/interpret patient imaging and lab results; communicate results and follow-up education.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions and hospital course.
• Document progress toward desired outcomes.
• Utilize computerized order communication system for orders and results.
• Maintain clear history and physical documentation and reports.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Complete relevant patient paperwork such as prior authorizations and care plans.
• Potential to assist the surgeon in the operating room.
• Promote cooperation through teamwork.
• Other duties as needed for safe patient care.

Skills

Clinical consultation

Patient education

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

NYS PA License

NCCPA board certification

BLS/ACLS certification

Job description

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 maximizethe 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.

Emp Status

Regular Full time

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $162,905.18 - $179,892.68. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

Competencies/Duties:

• Provide clinical consultation, assessment, and management to patients.

• Conduct outpatient evaluation, treatment and follow-up of surgical patients as directed by the supervising physician.

• Provide pre and post-operative and discharge education to patients and family members with regards to safety issues when applicable (e.g., medication, post-operative precautions, use of equipment, etc.).

• Review/interpret patient imaging and lab results; communicate results to patients and provide follow-up treatment and education.

• Communicate effectively and appropriately when educating patient/family in regard to their medical condition and/or hospital course.

• Document progress patient has made toward desired outcomes.

• Utilize the computerized order communication system, including transcription of medical orders, retrieval of test results and documentation of results.

• Maintain clear and legible history and physical documentation and all other written reports.

• Work independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

• Complete any relevant patient paperwork such as medication prior authorizations, plan of care, etc.

• Potential to assist surgeon in operating room.

• Promote cooperation through teamwork.

• Other duties as needed for effective and safe patient care.

Qualifications:

Physician Assistant candidate must have graduated from an accredited PA program, current NYS PA License, BLS/ACLS certification and NCCPA board certification are required.

Previous experience in orthopedics is highly desired but not required.

Non-Discrimination Policy

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. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery 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.