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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Clinical Instructor, Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction)
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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
The Department of Surgery at Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will work collaboratively with plastic surgeons, residents, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing breast reconstruction and other reconstructive plastic surgery procedures. Responsibilities include outpatient clinic management, inpatient care, perioperative management, patient education, and coordination of care throughout the surgical continuum. Responsibilities Clinical Care Perform comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations for new and established patients. Evaluate, assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with attending plastic surgeons. Manage preoperative and postoperative care for patients undergoing microsurgical breast reconstruction, implant-based reconstruction, revision procedures, and other reconstructive surgeries. Conduct inpatient rounds, monitor patient progress, and coordinate discharge planning. Order, interpret, and manage laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging, and other clinical testing. Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with New York State regulations and institutional policies. Perform wound assessments, drain management, suture and staple removal, and other approved clinical procedures. Recognize and appropriately manage postoperative complications, escalating care when indicated. Coordinate multidisciplinary care with Breast Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Physical Therapy, Nursing, and ancillary services. Educate patients and families regarding surgical procedures, expected recovery, postoperative care, and long-term follow-up. Facilitate timely scheduling of surgeries, follow-up appointments, imaging, and consultations. Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation within the electronic medical record. Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program. Current New York State license as a Physician Assistant or Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner, as applicable. Current national certification (NCCPA for Physician Assistants; FNP, AGNP, ANP, or other applicable certification for Nurse Practitioners). Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Preferred Qualifications Experience in Plastic Surgery, Breast Surgery, General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, or another surgical specialty. Experience with microsurgical breast reconstruction. All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application. For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site ( https://support.interfolio.com/ ) or reach out to their Scholar Service Team at help@interfolio.com or (877) 997-8807. For questions regarding this position, please contact Tracey Maresco at 631-638-2326