Physician Assistant - Urology (Overnight)

Description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY)is adding  Physician Assistant - Urology (Overnight)  to the group at  NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County.   Kings County Hospital operates a world-renowned Level I Trauma Center, one of only three in Brooklyn, which serves 2.6 million residents of Brooklyn and Staten Island. 

The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University  to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.

The mission of  NYC Health + Hospitals  is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Opportunity Details:

• Emergency Department Consults: Respond to urgent urology consultations in the ER, evaluate and manage patients with a wide range of urological conditions, including trauma, infections, stone disease, and acute urological emergencies.  
• Inpatient Care: Manage and oversee the care of inpatients under the urology service, including monitoring patient progress, conducting daily rounds, performing procedures (e.g., catheter placements, drainage tube management, etc.), and adjusting care plans as needed.
• Collaborative Care: Work closely with urology residents, attending physicians, nursing staff, and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care. Seek guidance from attending physicians and residents, when necessary, particularly for complex cases.  
• Procedures: Assist with or independently perform basic urological procedures in both the emergency department and inpatient settings under the supervision of the attending physician.
• Patient Education: Provide patient and family education on urological conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care plans. 
• Documentation & Handoffs: Complete timely and thorough documentation of patient encounters, orders, and plans in the hospital’s EMR system. Ensure proper handoff of patients at the end of the shift for continuity of care.
• Support for Urology Service: Provide support for the overall urology service, ensuring high standards of patient care during overnight hours. This position includes back-up support from urology residents and attendings who take home call for additional guidance
• Schedule: 3 Nights Per Week, 12-Hour Shifts

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified by the NCCPA.
• Licensed to practice in New York State.
• At least 1-2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $131,127* - $174,836* based on 40-hour work week and years of state licensure. 

The annual total value of compensation package is estimated at $144,239** - $192,319**,  which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, and other factors as set forth below:

• 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits):
  • Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
  • After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
• Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement.
• Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and CME days.
• Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage: Top tier plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates.
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: Equal to 2x your salary (up to a maximum of $300,000) provided at no cost to you.
  • Additional employee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family.
• Medical Malpractice Coverage (equivalent to occurrence-based): Provided at no cost to the employee.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY)mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York Community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation, serving more than a million New Yorkers annually.  Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City. 

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY)is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace.  All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience.  To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our Workplace Culture | PAGNY page .

*Salary Disclosure Information:

The salary listed for this position complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements.  The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits.  Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria.

**The annual total value of the compensation package shown is provided as an illustration and is not guaranteed.