Trauma & Surgical APP: NP/PA First Assist

Garnet Health Medical Center; Midway Park (NY); On-site; USD 119,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Garnet Health Medical Center in New York is hiring a Surgical Advanced Practice Provider on our Surgicalist team. The role focuses on clinical management across pre-, intra-, and post-operative care of trauma and surgery patients, including first assist duties and perioperative support.

The position requires NY PA or NP licensure, board certification, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS/DEA; ATLS preferred within 1 year. Night and weekend coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Physician's Assistant Program required.
• Current Physician’s Assistant Licensure in New York State required.
• Successful completion and maintenance of National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required.
• Supervising Practice Agreement with the Medical Director of the APP and FA or the Trauma Program or their designee within the scope of practice of such supervising physician required.
• Current BLS &/or ACLS & PALS Certifications required. ACLS can be accepted in lieu of BLS. ATLS Certification preferred- will be required within 1 year of hire.
• Current Opioid Prescriber Training Certificate required.
• Current Infectious Certificate required.
• Nurse Practitioner: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program (Adult, Acute Care, Family)
• RNFA certification or successful completion of RNFA program with certification to be obtained within one year of hire
• Current ANP licensure in New York State
• Successful completion and maintenance of Board Certification as a practitioner from the ANCC or the AANP within one year of hire
• Collaborative Practice Agreement with the Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director of the Trauma Program or their designee within the scope of practice
• Current BLS and/or ACLS & PALS Certifications required. ACLS can be accepted in lieu of BLS. ATLS Certification preferred – will be required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• The Surgical Advanced Practice Provider position is primarily focused on clinical management, favorable impact on quality of care and is responsible to participate in all aspects of care of the Trauma and Surgery patient including physical exams and treatment of illness.
• Surgical Advanced Practice Providers will act as a clinical educator working with staff on Trauma or Surgery competencies, new procedures and advanced practice skills, and will assist with discharges and pain management.

Skills

BLS/ACLS/PALS Certifications

DEA Certification

Trauma/General Surgery knowledge

Education

PA degree

Nurse Practitioner degree

Job description

Garnet Health Medical Center in New York is hiring a Surgical Advanced Practice Provider on our Surgicalist team. The role focuses on clinical management across pre-, intra-, and post-operative care of trauma and surgery patients, including first assist duties and perioperative support.

The position requires NY PA or NP licensure, board certification, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS/DEA; ATLS preferred within 1 year. Night and weekend coverage may be required.