Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Internal Medicine - Per Diem

SilkRoad; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 124,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for Internal Medicine on a Per Diem basis. The role supports Medical Staff Services with in-house coverage across internal medicine services at our Suffolk campus.

The successful candidate will perform histories/examinations, order tests, document care, and help implement treatment plans under physician supervision. This position emphasizes teamwork, patient communication, and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a PA program accredited by ARC-PA.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Current New York State license as Registered Physician Assistant.
• Basic Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs history and physical examination for patients.
• Orders and interprets tests and radiology results as needed.
• Documents care in the medical record per policy.
• Develops, implements, and follows through on treatment plans.
• Consults with supervising physician when required.
• Reassesses patients and updates care plans accordingly.
• Performs in-house procedures as trained (IVs, catheters, etc.).
• Triage patients in the ED when needed.

Skills

NYS PA License

NCCPA certification

BLS Certification

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Job description

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Internal Medicine - Per Diem

ID: 1165136_RR00123371

Temporary

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Internal Medicine - Per Diem - Medical Staff Services. In this role, the successful candidate The Physician Assistant Service is dedicated to providing quality, professional, cost-effective health care to all patients at NYULH - Suffolk. Physician assistants (PA) 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 patients 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, radiol., ekg, etc.)based on patient need
• Documents care in the chart in accordance with Hospital policy & procedure
• 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
• Performs 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
• Performs procedures following accepted standards of care--IVs, foley cath, NGT, CVL removal, etc.
• 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

• To qualify you must have a 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.

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

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.

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.