Physician Assistant Outpatient Ortho HipKnee ManhattanWestchester

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health's NYU Grossman School of Medicine seeks a Physician Assistant for Outpatient Orthopedics -Hip/Knee. The PA provides comprehensive medical care under supervision and collaborates with the Medical Staff and interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include educating patients and families, evaluating treatments, prescribing meds and equipment per protocol, and supporting research and process improvements within orthopedics.

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.
• 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.
• Maintains PA board certification and CME requirement for re-appointment and privileging.
• Promotes own professional growth and development in clinical role.
• 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.

Job description

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity 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 inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Physician Assistant - Outpatient Ortho - Hip/Knee.

In this role, the successful candidate 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.

• Physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities.Membership in professional specialty organizations desirable.

• Previously demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work cohesively and collaboratively as member of the interdisciplinary team.

• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem solving and excellent critical thinking skills.

• Previous experience as a physician assistant or physician assistant fellowship experience is preferred.

• At least 2 years of clinical rotation in various medical, surgical and other specialty areas.

• 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.

• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team including the attending physician to develop and implement the therapeutic plan