Trauma Physician Assistant - Full-Time, Rotating Shifts

NYU Langone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 151,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk in Suffolk, NY seeks a Physician Assistant for the Trauma service. The PA will rotate through day/evening/night shifts, perform exams, order tests, and develop treatment plans under physician supervision.

In-house care spans ED, pre-admission testing, OR, Employee Health, and psychiatric care. The role emphasizes trauma assessment, rapid decision-making, and collaborative care with the surgical team.

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

• Introduce self as a physician assistant and perform initial assessment.
• Order and interpret tests based on patient needs.
• Document care and formulate diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Consult with physician when required and reassess patients.
• Provide emergency medical care and manage trauma assessments.
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation and patient education.
• Comply with hospital policies and perform Code 64 management when needed.
• Maintain professional standards and participate in performance improvement.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Trauma care

Education

PA program graduate

NCCPA certification

NYS PA license

Tools

BLS certification

ALS readiness (ACLS/PALS)

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk in Suffolk, NY seeks a Physician Assistant for the Trauma service. The PA will rotate through day/evening/night shifts, perform exams, order tests, and develop treatment plans under physician supervision.

In-house care spans ED, pre-admission testing, OR, Employee Health, and psychiatric care. The role emphasizes trauma assessment, rapid decision-making, and collaborative care with the surgical team.