Physician Assistant - General Surgery and Surgical Subspecialties, Woodhull

Position Summary We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Physician Assistant - Woodhull - General Surgery and Surgical Subspecialties. Under the supervision of an assigned Attending Physician, perform diagnostic and therapeutic tasks and render varied medical services to provide comprehensive patient care at NYU Langone- Woodhull. Job Responsibilities Elicit detailed and accurate history and perform appropriate physical examinations on inpatients and outpatients. Perform BLS and ACLS procedures in the presence of life‑threatening situations such as cardiac or respiratory distress when a Physician is unavailable and with the Physician when appropriate. Assist the supervising Physician and backup Physicians on any other procedures falling within the scope of practice of that Physician. Instruct and counsel the patient and his or her family about preventative care, medical problems, prescribed treatments and drugs, normal growth and development, family planning, situational adjustment reactions, and other topics. Participate in team conferences, lectures and grand rounds for the service. Participate in daily rounds to observe and record pertinent progress of patients, update and summarize charts, write orders and progress notes, and notify the Physician of changes in the patient’s condition when appropriate. Initiate consultations and refer patient for special testing according to hospital protocols. Perform specific procedures, including but not necessarily limited to: drawing blood specimens for testing; blood counts; urinalysis; pap smears; bacteriologic smears; gram stain of sputum and other culturable material(s); vital capacity; administering oxygen; incisions and drainage; wound care and debridement; nasogastric and nasotracheal intubation; gastric analysis; lumbar punctures; routine suturing of lacerations; skin biopsies; placing indwelling arterial catheters and making blood gas determinations; applying and removing casts and traction apparatus; initiating IV solutions, administering IV medications and other therapeutic procedures for which he or she has received specific supervised training and evaluation. Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests, x‑ray, EKGs diagnostic procedures and write prescriptions according to protocols established by the service and in compliance with the New York State rules and regulations governing the performance of Physician Assistants. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Current New York State Physician Assistant License Physician Assistant certification from the NCCPA Physician Assistant Bachelor’s Degree (BA‑PA) BLS and ACLS certifications PALS required per delineation of privileges Benefits NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than a place to work. We offer a comprehensive benefits and wellness package designed to support employees at all stages of life, including financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program, employee resource groups for peer support, and a holistic employee wellness program focused on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial and preventive care. Salary Range NYU Langone Health provides a salary range of $133,030.00 – $178,080.00 annually. Actual salaries depend on experience, specialty, education and hospital need. The range does not include bonuses, differential pay or other compensation. Equal Opportunity Employer NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please note the salary range listed above is required by New York state law. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYU Langone Hospitals