Physician Assistant-SICU - Per Diem (Sunset Park, Brooklyn)

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and 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. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Position Summary Physician Assistant – SICU (Per Diem) – Sunset Park, Brooklyn. 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 Provide preventive health services including counseling and teaching in Health Maintenance and problem related areas. Provide direct care to individuals and families consistent with the philosophy of Lutheran Medical Center and the departmental/institutional goals. This includes the provision of safety, well being of patients and visitors and maintenance of patient rights and confidentiality. Provide diagnostic and assessment services to patients in the Department of Surgery, utilizing a problem solving approach: obtain a detailed history and perform physical examinations on patients in the Department of Surgery and/or on assigned patients. Take into consideration the age, growth and developmental stage of the patient when assessment, treatment and/or care is being rendered. Write appropriate orders, including those for narcotics, stimulants and depressant drugs after consulting with a physician. Implement a therapeutic regime or protocol appropriate for the diagnosis in accordance with institutional protocols and after consultation with the attending physician. Monitor the patient's response to therapeutic regime. Notify the attending physician of changes in the patient's condition. Consultation of Specialists and/or Medical preceptor for complex patient care situations. Documentation of all patient encounters including: patient assessment and progress notes, treatment rendered, patient teaching, follow‑up, referral. Maintain required unit records, reports 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. Participates in rounds with the attending staff and/or the housestaff on assigned patients. Collaboratively work with other healthcare professionals and families of patients in the physical and emotional transitions of admissions, care and discharge. Participate in activities relating to Quality Improvement as needed. Participate in committees as appropriate. Attend 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. Participate in activities fostering professional growth and maintenance of certification. Practice within the scope of delineated privileges. Minimum Qualifications To qualify you must have a Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of New York. DEA Certificate required. Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association. 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. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. Benefits and Support NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package designed to support staff at all stages of life. Employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program and employee resource groups. In addition, a holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care is available. Equal Opportunity Employer NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn 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. Pay The salary range for the role is $96.00 - $96.00 hourly. 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. View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here #J-18808-Ljbffr NYU Langone Health