Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant - Bellevue - Surgical Oncology/Vascular Surgery (nights)Position Summary: We have an opportunity to join our team as a Physician Assistant in the Surgery Department of Bellevue Hospital in affiliation with NYU Langone Health.In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for provision, coordination, and assurance of comprehensive medical care using sound medical knowledge and pertinent standards of care, performance of therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures on the designated inpatient or outpatient population, assume delegatory responsibilities assigned by supervising physician.Surgical Oncology/Vascular Surgery/Trauma Physician Assistant Floater Job Responsibilities:Work Schedule: Wednesday/Thursday/Friday Nights (3 shifts night schedule with floating nights to cover when PAs are off on vacation/urgent time off); cover trauma nights/consults on Wed/Thursday nights and Friday nights on Surgical Oncology/Vascular surgery (dedicated on Friday nights to cover Surgical Oncology/Vascular Surgery)Schedule: 6pm- 6:30am, 3 night shifts, Float from Sunday-Thursday night if other night PAs for Surg onco/vascular are off, in particular (Sun/Monday night shift) and (Wed/Thursday night shift)*Inpatient Role: Consistently provide high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, and discharge summariesAdditional Job Responsibilities:Educates patient and family to facilitate and promote healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns.Evaluates treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modifies per clinical standards and practice protocolsPerforms delegated clinical duties effectively and efficiently.Prescribes medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol.Prescribes in-patient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorizationParticipates in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for purposes of quality and performance improvement.Serves as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals.Maintains PA board certification.Maintains annual CME requirement for re-appointment and privileging.Maintains current expertise in area of practice.Promotes own professional growth and development in clinical role.Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.Participates in designated activities related to professional physician assistant practice standards.Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of responsibilities.Facilitates Patients throughout and efficient process during patients' admission and discharge.Facilitates the continuity of care across the continuum of services, e.g. home care, other facilities, appointments with MDs etc.Provides consultation about the therapeutic regimen to the nursing staff responsible for the patients care in the hospital setting.Works collaboratively with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, house staff, other disciplines and ancillary services.Participates in the development and revision of interdisciplinary and hospital standards, patient and family education materials as relevant to area of practice and expertise.Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team including the attending physician to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care for a group of patients and ensure communication with family members.Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and to ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols, pathways, and other means.Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of the institution, department and clinical service.Minimum Qualifications:-To qualify you must have a Physician Assistant Bachelor's Degree (BA- PA)-NCCPA Certification-ACLS, BCLS per delineation of privileges.Required Licenses: Physician Assistant License- NYSQualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Grossman School of Medicine 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.NYU Langone Health 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 $151,000-$173,000 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.