Neurosurgery Physician Assistant

Garnet Health • Mechanicstown, NY

14h • Onsite

About The Position

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provide the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Neurosurgery Physician Assistant at Garnet Health.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited P.A. Program.
• Three-years in Neurosurgery, with OR, floor and office experience preferred.
• Current Physician Assistant Licensure in New York State required.
• Graduate of an Accredited P.A. Program required.
• Current ACLS Certification required.
• Board Certification required.
• DEA registration valid and unrestricted required.
• Current Opioid Prescriber Training Certificate required.
• Current NY Infection Control Certificate required.

Nice To Haves

• Current BLS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• The APP in Neurosurgery is primarily focused on the quality clinical management and total care of the neurosurgical patient including physical exams, bedside procedures, and operative duties as required.
• The APP will function in all areas of the peri-operative environment including preadmission, preop testing, PACU, ICU, stepdown care, outpatient clinic and other areas as designated.
• They will work collaboratively with the health care team including neurology, intensivists, anesthesia, nursing, case management, physical and occupational therapy and other teams involved in the care of the neurosurgical patient.
• Additionally, the APP will work collaboratively to educate staff on necessary competencies, new procedures and advanced practice skills.
• They will work with surgeons and staff to implement necessary medical aspects of care to create a high-quality patient experience and expedite discharges in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree