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NYU Langone Health
Physician Assistant - Surgical Services - Per Diem
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What they do
A Surgical Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in surgical operating rooms and surgery departments, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
$134,421 / year median in New York
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Job ID:
1164621_RR00122637Facility:
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk Position Type:
Temporary Shift:
Day Schedule:
07:00 AM-05:00PM Department:
Allied Health, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk, Surgical Services- Suffolk (E9146), NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Physician Assistant- Surgical Services
- Per Diem
- Surgical Services
- Suffolk
- Per Diem
- 07:00. In this role, the successful candidate The Physician Assistant Service is dedicated to providing quality, professional, cost-effective health care to all patients at NYULH
- Suffolk.
- and outpatients primarily in-house including, the Emergency Department, Pre-Admission Testing, the operating room, Employee Health, Psych Care, including pediatrics.
Job Responsibilities:
Introduces/identifies self as a physician assistant Performs initial assessment/history and physical examination Orders and interprets tests/results(lab, radiol., ekg, etc.)based on patient need Documents care in the chart in accordance with Hospital policy & procedure Formulates diagnoses Formulates and implements treatment plan Consults with physician when required based on patient's condition Reassesses patients Orders, applies, removes, reapplies restraints Provides emergency medical care including Code 64 management Triages patients-ED only Performs Trauma assessment/reassessment (Trauma Team only) Legibly documents in patient chart, departmental forms, and any other Hospital forms all pertinent patient information following departmental and Hospital policies. Documents any patient or family education on the Hospital patient and family education form. All orders and entries dated and timed Level of documentation matches severity of situation Results of tests ordered documented Procedure notes completed Follow-up/consultation with physician documented Verbal/telephone orders signed, dated, and timed by end of shift Billing forms completed fully and submitted-house only Discharge instructions written and given-ED only Explains procedure to patient/family Uses sterile technique Performs procedures following accepted standards of care-IVs, foley cath, NGT, CVL removal, etc. Suturing-technique, suture selection, etc. Splinting-technique-ED only Assists in surgery-technique-OR credentialled only Performs CAT scan/MRI injections Demonstrates positive Service Excellence/customer satisfaction, positive attitude towards change, effective time management, positive communication skills, the ability to constructively give and accept feedback, and solid problem solving skills Demonstrates the medical, technical, and personal skills to assess, reassess, & manage patients Knows one's limitations and seeks help if needed Demonstrates the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail Works as team member in multidisciplinary manner Maintains knowledge of current trends and techniques in the field by reading appropriate journals, books and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences and the like. Assists in inter-and intra-departmental instruction. Abides by all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations Answers pages immediately (unless busy) using name and title-house only Participates in performance assessment and improvement studiesMinimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a 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 through the American Heart Association..Required Licenses:
Physician Assistant Lic-NYS, Ntl Com Cert Physician Asst, Basic Life Support Cert Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS, PALS) through the American Heart Association or Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics may be required based on your selected privileges. NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.View Know Your Rights:
Workplace discrimination is illegal. NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $92.38- $92.
- Suffolk.
- and outpatients primarily in-house including, the Emergency Department, Pre-Admission Testing, the operating room, Employee Health, Psych Care, including pediatrics.
Job Responsibilities:
Introduces/identifies self as a physician assistant Performs initial assessment/history and physical examination Orders and interprets tests/results(lab, radiol., ekg, etc.)based on patient need Documents care in the chart in accordance with Hospital policy & procedure Formulates diagnoses Formulates and implements treatment plan Consults with physician when required based on patient's condition Reassesses patients Orders, applies, removes, reapplies restraints Provides emergency medical care including Code 64 management Triages patients-ED only Performs Trauma assessment/reassessment (Trauma Team only) Legibly documents in patient chart, departmental forms, and any other Hospital forms all pertinent patient information following departmental and Hospital policies. Documents any patient or family education on the Hospital patient and family education form. All orders and entries dated and timed Level of documentation matches severity of situation Results of tests ordered documented Procedure notes completed Follow-up/consultation with physician documented Verbal/telephone orders signed, dated, and timed by end of shift Billing forms completed fully and submitted-house only Discharge instructions written and given-ED only Explains procedure to patient/family Uses sterile technique Performs procedures following accepted standards of care-IVs, foley cath, NGT, CVL removal, etc. Suturing-technique, suture selection, etc. Splinting-technique-ED only Assists in surgery-technique-OR credentialled only Performs CAT scan/MRI injections Demonstrates positive Service Excellence/customer satisfaction, positive attitude towards change, effective time management, positive communication skills, the ability to constructively give and accept feedback, and solid problem solving skills Demonstrates the medical, technical, and personal skills to assess, reassess, & manage patients Knows one's limitations and seeks help if needed Demonstrates the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail Works as team member in multidisciplinary manner Maintains knowledge of current trends and techniques in the field by reading appropriate journals, books and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences and the like. Assists in inter-and intra-departmental instruction. Abides by all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations Answers pages immediately (unless busy) using name and title-house only Participates in performance assessment and improvement studiesMinimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a 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 through the American Heart Association..Required Licenses:
Physician Assistant Lic-NYS, Ntl Com Cert Physician Asst, Basic Life Support Cert Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS, PALS) through the American Heart Association or Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics may be required based on your selected privileges. NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.View Know Your Rights:
Workplace discrimination is illegal. NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $92.38- $92.
- recognized status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Benefits
- Dental Insurance