Physician Assistant--Ophthalmology

Physician Assistant Ophthalmology

Valhalla, NY

The Ophthalmology Service, in collaboration with WMCHealth's Center for Advanced Practice, is seeking an experienced, motivated and highly collaborative Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Ophthalmology team in a dynamic new role that combines inpatient care and operating room support. This is an excellent opportunity for a PA who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment, values teamwork in an academic setting, and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care across the continuum.

In this role, the PA will work closely with ophthalmology surgeons and hospital-based teams to provide high-level inpatient care, perioperative support, and first-assist coverage for ophthalmologic procedures. This position is integral to maintaining timely consultation, efficient surgical coordination, and excellent patient outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluation and management of inpatient ophthalmology consultations and follow-ups
• Assist with pre-op and post-op management
• Independently evaluate and triage patients
• Function as a first assist in the OR for ophthalmologic procedures
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia, and consulting services.
• Support care coordination, patient flow, and documentation

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be NCCPA certified and possess or be eligible to obtain an active applicable New York State license.
• Ideal candidates will have prior ophthalmology, surgical subspecialty, inpatient consults, or OR 1st Assist experience, although highly motivated new graduates will be considered and are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, strong clinical judgment, and demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a high-acuity environment as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Other:

• Comprehensive salary and benefit package which includes malpractice coverage, CME Allowance, PSLF, and 401k
• The highest standard of quality practice, backed by comprehensive and collaborative support services
• Opportunities for continued professional development, mentoring and career advancement.
• Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physicians Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

WMCHealth is a 1,900-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with 10 hospitals on seven campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 12,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians. From Level 1, Level 2, and Pediatric Trauma Centers, the region's only acute care children's hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals, dozens of specialized institutes and centers, a state-of-the-art Telemedicine program, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, homecare services and one of the largest mental health systems in New York State, today WMCHealth is the pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare in the Hudson Valley. Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit WMCHealth.org.

Westchester Medical Center Health Network values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class.