Physician Assistant-Neurosurgery (Sunset Park)

Physician Assistant-Neurosurgery (Sunset Park)

NYU Langone HospitalBrooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values.

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Physician Assistant-Neurosurgery. The Physician Assistant will provide care to patients in the department and in the subspecialties as needed. The Physician Assistant will follow established standards, procedures, and practices, and give specific patient care directions to nursing and other staff.

Job Responsibilities:

• Practices within the scope of delineated privileges.
• Provide direct care to individuals and families consistent with the philosophy of NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn and the departmental/institutional goals.
• Provide diagnostic and assessment services to patients in the Department of Surgery utilizing a problem solving approach.
• Documentation of all patient encounters including patient assessment and progress notes, treatment rendered, patient teaching, follow-up, referral.
• Maintain required unit records, report, and statistics necessary for administrative purpose and reimbursement, including discharge summaries.
• Evaluation and management of critical care patients.
• Perform emergency life saving procedures in the absence of a physician.
• Collaboratively works with other healthcare professionals and families of patients in the physical and emotional transitions of admissions, care, and discharge.
• Provide preventive health services including counseling and teaching in health maintenance and problem related areas.
• Participates in activities relating to Quality Improvement as needed.
• Participates in committees as appropriate.
• Attends all scheduled departmental meetings/conferences.
• Be on call during non-working hours to assist attendings in urgent or emergent situations/procedures.
• Direct, instruct and evaluate activities of P.A. and medical students as appropriate.
• Participates in activities fostering professional growth and maintenance of certification.

Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a Bachelors or master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Currently Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of New York. Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association. DEA Certificate required. At least 1 year of relevant experience. 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. 1 year of applicable job experience preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone HospitalBrooklyn 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. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.

NYU Langone HospitalBrooklyn 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. The salary range for the role is $155,049.60-$202,579.97 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.