Physician Assistant - Emergency Department - Per Diem

NYU Langone Health System; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 104,991 - 149,533; Part time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health System in Patchogue, NY is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Emergency Department on a per diem basis. The successful candidate will provide essential medical care, perform assessments, order tests, and document patient interactions.

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited PA program and hold current certifications and licenses. The position offers competitive hourly pay of $92.38.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant.
• Current NCCPA certification required.
• Current New York State license as Registered Physician Assistant.
• Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality healthcare to patients in Emergency Department.
• Performs initial assessment and physical examination.
• Orders and interprets tests as needed.
• Documents care in compliance with hospital policies.
• Formulates and implements treatment plans.
• Provides emergency medical care, including triaging patients.

Skills

Patient assessment

Emergency medical care

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Customer satisfaction

Education

Graduate of a PA program

Current NCCPA certification

Current New York State license as Registered Physician Assistant

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Physician Assistant – Emergency Department – Per Diem – NSG‑Emergency Department‑APP – Per Diem – 7a. In this role, the successful candidate will provide quality, professional, cost‑effective health care to all patients at NYULH‑Suffolk. Physician assistants practice medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician, fulfilling a broad range of medical services that would otherwise be provided by the physician. The PA shall be permitted to provide any service within his/her scope of training/skills delegated by the supervising physician or the patient's physician that has been approved by the Credentials Committee and is within the scope of practice of the physician. PAs provide care for in‑ and outpatients primarily in‑house including the Emergency Department, Pre‑Admission Testing, the operating room, Employee Health, Psych Care, including pediatrics.

Job Responsibilities

• Introduces/identifies self as a physician assistant
• Performs initial assessment/history and physical examination
• Orders and interprets tests/results (lab, radiology, EKG, etc.) based on patient need
• Documents care in the chart in accordance with Hospital policy & procedure
• Formulates diagnoses
• Formulates and implements treatment plan
• Consults with physician when required based on patient's condition
• Reassesses patients
• Orders, applies, removes, reapplies restraints
• Provides emergency medical care including Code 64 management
• Triages patients—ED only
• Perform Trauma assessment/reassessment (Trauma Team only)
• Legibly documents in patient chart, departmental forms, and any other Hospital forms all pertinent patient information following departmental and Hospital policies.
• Documents any patient or family education on the Hospital patient and family education form.
• All orders and entries dated and timed
• Level of documentation matches severity of situation
• Results of tests ordered documented
• Procedure notes completed
• Follow‑up/consultation with physician documented
• Verbal/telephone orders signed, dated, and timed by end of shift
• Billing forms completed fully and submitted—house only
• Discharge instructions written and given—ED only
• Explains procedure to patient/family
• Uses sterile technique
• Performs procedures following accepted standards of care—IVs, Foley cath, NGT, CVL removal, etc.
• Suturing technique, suture selection, etc.
• Splinting technique—ED only
• Assists in surgery—technique—OR credentialled only
• Performs CAT scan/MRI injections
• Demonstrates positive Service Excellence/customer satisfaction, positive attitude towards change, effective time management, positive communication skills, the ability to constructively give and accept feedback, and solid problem solving skills
• Demonstrates the medical, technical, and personal skills to assess, reassess, & manage patients
• Knows one's limitations and seeks help if needed
• Demonstrates the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail
• Works as team member in multidisciplinary manner
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and techniques in the field by reading appropriate journals, books and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences and the like. Assists in inter‑and intra‑departmental instruction.
• Abides by all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations
• Answers pages immediately (unless busy) using name and title—house only
• Participates in performance assessment and improvement studies

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, or its predecessor
• Current NCCPA certification
• Current New York State license as Registered Physician Assistant
• Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association

Required Licenses

• Physician Assistant Lic‑NYS
• Ntl Com Cert Physician Asst
• Basic Life Support Cert

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS, PALS) through the American Heart Association or Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics may be required based on your selected privileges

Equal Opportunity Employer

NYU Langone Hospital‑Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

Salary Transparency

NYU Langone Hospital‑Suffolk provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $92.38 – $92.38 hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses, incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.