Physician Assistant - Dr. Stephane Owusu-Sarpong, Dr. Rawlins

Hospital for Special Surgery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Surgery is seeking a clinical professional to provide consultation, evaluation, and management for patients, including outpatient and post-operative care. You will support the physician, review imaging and labs, educate patients and families, and assist in the operating room as a first assistant.

Collaboration and independent work are essential in this role. The base pay range is shown to reflect responsibilities; final compensation depends on experience, education, and

Qualifications

• 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 regarding safety issues.
• Review/interpret patient imaging and lab results; communicate results to patients and provide follow-up education.
• Communicate effectively when educating patient/family regarding medical condition and hospital course.
• Document progress toward outcomes.
• Utilize the computerized order communication system for medical orders, test results and documentation.
• Maintain clear history and physical documentation and all other written reports.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Complete relevant patient paperwork such as medication prior authorizations and plan of care.
• Assist surgeon in operating room as first assist.
• Promote cooperation through teamwork.
• Other duties as needed for safe patient care.

Responsibilities

• 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 on safety and care.
• Review imaging and lab results; communicate results and follow-up education.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions and hospital course.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient education

Imaging review

Electronic records

Education

MD/DO

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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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

Work Shift

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $144,533.48 - $187,893.52. 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

Your role is essential to promoting a professional atmosphere through courteous communication, cooperation and respect for patients, visitors and members of the healthcare team. In addition, you will be responsible for upholding stellar customer service practices for patients and families, as well as acting as a liaison to the physician and hospital departments.

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.
• Assist surgeon in operating room by serving as first assist
• Promote cooperation through teamwork.
• Other duties as needed for effective and safe patient care.

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.