Physician Assistant, Surgical: Bariatric

Bassett Medical Center; New York (NY); Remote; USD 104,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare network is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for their Virtual Health Department. This role offers the flexibility of remote work while providing essential care for bariatric and medical weight loss patients. Join a team that values Advanced Practice Clinicians and fosters healthy rural communities. You'll be at the forefront of virtual health services, utilizing your expertise to make a significant impact on patient care. With a competitive salary range and a generous sign-on bonus, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Protections

Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Must possess NYS licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in good standing.
• Experience in bariatric surgery and medical weight loss required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients in all age groups for virtual care services.
• Participate in projects that have Virtual Health implications.

Skills

Bariatric Surgery Experience

Medical Weight Loss Knowledge

Tech Savvy

NYS Licensure

BLS Certification

Education

National Certification as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

4+ years of NP/PA experience

Tools

Windows-based Computer/Laptop

High-Speed Internet

Job description

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NP/PA - General Surgery - Telemedicine (Bariatrics)

Come Advance Your Career with Bassett! Bassett Healthcare Network is a progressive health care network in central New York and major teaching affiliate of Columbia University.

Bassett is seeking a full-time remote Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for their Virtual Health Department with opportunity for on-site work if desired. Bassett Healthcare Network is a fully integrated health care system that provides care and services to people living in an eight county region covering 5,600 square miles in Central New York. The organization includes five corporately affiliated hospitals, as well as skilled nursing facilities, community and school- based health centers, and health partners in related fields.

Bassett relies heavily on Advanced Practice Clinicians and continues to be on the forefront of allowing APC’s to work at the top of their license while valuing them as welcome members of the Medical Staff. As part of this effort, they have multiple APC’s in their leadership structure including the Medical Director of Telehealth overseeing this position. Bassett is passionate about fostering healthy rural communities and would love for you to join them.

Job Description & Responsibilities

• Must possess NYS licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in good standing, with 4+ years of NP/PA experience
• Experience in bariatric surgery and medical weight loss required
• Knowledge of current Federal and State regulations regarding virtual health services preferred.
• This position requires a tech savvy practitioner flexible to shifting focus to different virtual health services based on network need
• Responsible for providing care for patients in all age groups for virtual care services, including but not limited to on demand acute visits with medical weight loss / bariatric patients, including but not limited to new and established medical weight loss patients, including preoperative and postoperative e-visits, transitions of care, remote patient monitoring
• Responsible for serving as “In basket Ninja” providing services to the bariatric / medical weight loss division
• The Virtual Health Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant will participate in projects that have Virtual Health implications by working with other operational areas throughout the organization
• This position requires access to high speed internet, a computer/laptop to conduct video visits and a “sterile environment” free of distractions and in private setting
• Salary Range: $104,040 - $131,664 plus performance-based compensation. This compensation range represents Bassett Healthcare’s good faith belief of the compensation range at the time of this posting or advertisement. Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards
• Sign-on Bonus up to $50,000

Job Requirements

• National Certification as a Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner
• NYS Licensure
• BLS Certification Required
• This position requires access to high speed internet, a windows based computer/laptop to conduct video visits and a “sterile environment” free of distractions and in private setting
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off, including vacations and holidays
• Life insurance and disability protections