Trauma Physician Assistant: ER/OR Leader

NYU Langone; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 151,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Trauma service. The role involves in-house patient care in ED, perioperative settings, and trauma-related assessments under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include performing histories and exams, ordering tests, documenting care, and developing treatment plans. Preferred candidates hold ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications and NYS PA licensure.

Qualifications

• 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 from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Identifies self as a physician assistant.
• Performs initial assessment and history with physical examination.
• Orders and interprets tests (lab, radiology, EKG) as needed.
• Documents care in the chart following hospital policy.
• Forms diagnoses and implements treatment plans.
• Teaches and consults with physician when necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Graduate PA program

NCCPA certification

New York State PA license

BLS certification

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Trauma service. The role involves in-house patient care in ED, perioperative settings, and trauma-related assessments under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include performing histories and exams, ordering tests, documenting care, and developing treatment plans. Preferred candidates hold ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications and NYS PA licensure.