Variable Hours Officer - Nocturnist Physician Assistant

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 152,000 - 172,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York seeks a Nocturnist Physician Assistant to support the Emergency Medicine Department at CUIMC, Allen Hospital and NYP Westchester. The PA will perform a range of clinical duties, from history and examinations to order interpretation and care planning, with evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts required.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and compliance with HIPAA and hospital policies, with opportunities for performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current New York State professional license.
• NCCPA board certification.
• Current New York State registered DEA.
• Active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patients' history, perform physical examinations, order and evaluate labs, radiographs and ECGs.
• Review results, develop care plans and coordinate tests and services.
• Assist in management of medical/surgical emergencies alongside physicians.
• Assist attending physician on procedures within PA scope of practice.
• Initiate subspecialty consultations or evaluations and counsel patients and families.
• Document care and ensure records are countersigned by attending physician.
• Discharge planning; provide post-discharge instructions and referrals.
• Work weekday, weeknights, overnights and weekends as required.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree from a Physician Assistant program

New York State professional license

NCCPA board certification

New York State registered DEA

Active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications

Job description

Salary Range: $110.00 - $125.00 per hour

Grade 105

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• Hours Per Week: 5
• Salary Range: $110.00 - $125.00 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University\'s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Chief Advanced Practice Provider, the Nocturnist Physician Assistant will provide services to the Emergency Medicine Department at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Allen Hospital and/or NYP, Westchester. Individual will perform a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and outcome evaluation of patients. Individual will also participate in performance improvement, research and educational activities. Evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts are required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patients\' history, perform physical examinations, order and evaluate appropriate laboratory, radiographic and electrocardiographic studies.
• Review laboratory results and other clinical information pertinent to patient health, order appropriate tests and other ancillary services as needed, and develop care plans for patients.
• Assist in the management of medical and surgical emergencies.
• Assist the attending physician on any procedure falling within the Physician Assistant\'s scope of practice.
• Initiate subspecialty consultations or evaluations.
• Counsel and instruct patients and their families.
• Render appropriate care in the presence of a life-threatening emergency when a physician is unavailable and document all care rendered in accordance with ER policies and procedures.
• Ensure all medical records and notes are countersigned by attending physician.
• Upon discharge, notes discharge summaries, prescriptions and any referrals on patient charts.
• Informs patients of the necessary post-discharge care instructions.
• Weekday, weeknight, overnight and weekend shifts are required and equitably distributed
• Functions within the standards of practice established by American Nurses Association Standards of Clinical Practice. Acts within the policies and procedures of the University, hospital, division, and clinical department.
• Conforms to all applicable HIPAA, billing compliance and safety guidelines.
• Will perform other duties as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s or Masters degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program, plus four years of related experience
• Current New York State professional license
• NCCPA board certification,
• Current New York State registered DEA
• Active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years experience in Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), or Urgent Care settings.

Other Requirements

• Must satisfy all clinical credentialing and privileging requirements of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.