Physician Assistant, FGP Ambulatory Care Garden City, Outpatient Breast Surgery

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 141,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant for its Ambulatory Care team. This exciting role involves providing comprehensive medical care, coordinating treatment plans, and educating patients and families on health management. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical knowledge, effective communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care. Join a forward-thinking institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and be part of a team that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to grow in your professional role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a PA Bachelor's Degree and current NY State license.
• NCCPA Board Certification and BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care and coordinate patient treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on health adjustments and care protocols.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to implement clinical studies.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Evaluation

Communication Skills

Medical Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Education

Physician Assistant Bachelor's Degree

NCCPA Board Certification

Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Physician Assistant, FGP Ambulatory Care Garden City, Breast Surgery. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for provision, coordination, and assurance of comprehensive medical care using sound medical knowledge and pertinent standards of care, performance of therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures on the designated inpatient or outpatient population, assume delegatory responsibilities assigned by supervising physician privileged as Medical Staff of NYU Langone Health.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of the institution, department and clinical service.
• Educates patient and family to facilitate and promote healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns.
• Evaluates treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modifies per clinical standards and practice protocols.
• Performs delegated clinical duties effectively and efficiently.
• Practices as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
• Prescribes medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol.
• Prescribes in-patient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
• Coordinates implementation of clinical research studies or clinical trials, including patient screening, enrollment and data collection.
• Monitors and trends the cost effectiveness of the position, particularly as it relates to the efficiency and performance indicators established for the service.
• Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
• Works collaboratively with nursing and other disciplines in the development and implementation of clinical studies within the area of expertise.
• Uses evidence-based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes within the designated service.
• Participates in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for purposes of quality and performance improvement.
• Serves as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals.
• Maintains PA board certification.
• Maintains annual CME requirement for re-appointment and privileging.
• Maintains current expertise in area of practice.
• Promotes own professional growth and development in clinical role.
• Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
• Participates in designated activities related to professional physician assistant practice standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of responsibilities.
• Facilitates patients throughput and efficient process during patients admission and discharge.
• Facilitates the continuity of care across the continuum of services, e.g. home care, other facilities, appointments with MDs etc.
• Provides consultation about the therapeutic regimen to the nursing staff responsible for the patients care in the hospital setting.
• Works collaboratively with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, house staff, other disciplines and ancillary services.
• Participates in the development and revision of interdisciplinary and hospital standards, patient and family education materials as relevant to area of practice and expertise.
• Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and to ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols, pathways, and other means.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify, you must have a Physician Assistant Bachelor's Degree (BA-PA), Current New York State Physician Assistant license, NCCPA Board Certification, Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS, PALS) through the American Heart Association. May be required based on your selected privileges, Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics. Membership in pertinent professional organizations, preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

NYU Langone Health 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 $141,393.40 - $202,393.40 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.