Physician Assistant - Trauma and Acute Care Surgery

Physician Affiliate Group of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 127,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Physician Affiliate Group of New York is seeking a Physician Assistant for Trauma and Acute Surgery at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package within a leading healthcare system known for excellent patient care and surgical services.

Benefits

401(k) Company Contribution

Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement

Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage

Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage

Medical Malpractice Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified by the NCCPA.
• Licensed to practice in New York State.
• DEA prescribing license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform operative procedures and provide patient care.
• Assist in surgery and perform minor surgical procedures.
• Record patient notes and treatment plans in the Electronic Medical Record.

Skills

Patient care

Surgical assistance

Education

Board Eligible or Board Certified by the NCCPA

Licensed to practice in New York State

DEA prescribing license

ACLS, ATLS, BLS, PALS certification

Job description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding Physician Assistant - Trauma and Acute Surgery tothe group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County. Kings County Hospital operates a world-renowned Level I Trauma Center, one of only three in Brooklyn, which serves 2.6 million residents of Brooklyn and Staten Island.

The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Opportunity Details:

• Operative procedures, patient rounding or consults, and responding to trauma resuscitations.
• Assists in robotic-assisted surgery for all Trauma/Acute Care surgery patients.
• Assists in surgery and performs minor surgical procedures, such as suturing and wound care and other procedures.
• Direct patient care as well as assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, patient diagnosis, prescribing medications and treatment.
• Provides patient education, assists in the operation of outpatient Trauma and/or other General Surgery clinics, as needed.
• Will assist in SICU, as needed.
• Will assist Pediatric Surgery Division, as needed for Pediatric Trauma patients.
• Records accurate patient notes and treatment plans in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Attends weekly staff conferences and daily morning report.

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified by the NCCPA
• Licensed to practice in New York State
• DEA prescribing license
• ACLS, ATLS, BLS,PALS certification or eligible to obtain

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $127,308* - $169,744* based on 40-hour work week and years of state licensure.

The annual total value of compensation package is estimated at $140,038** - $186,718**, which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, and other factors as set forth below:

• 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits):
  • Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
  • After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
• Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement.
• Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and CME days.
• Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage: Top tier plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates.
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: Equal to 2x your salary (up to a maximum of $300,000) provided at no cost to you.
  • Additional employee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family.
• Medical Malpractice Coverage (equivalent to occurrence-based): Provided at no cost to the employee.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York Community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation, serving more than a million New Yorkers annually. Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable hiring practices. We are dedicated to fostering a respectful and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience.

The salary listed for this position complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria.

**The annual total value of the compensation package shown is provided as an illustration and is not guaranteed.

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