Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Dr. Beth Shubin Stein

Hospital for Special Surgery•New York, NY

About The Position

Hospital for Special Surgery is seeking an experienced and energetic full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide clinical care in a professional, patient-focused environment. The role supports the supervising physician and serves as a liaison between the physician, patients, families, and hospital departments. The position emphasizes courteous communication, cooperation, respect, teamwork, and high-quality customer service. The clinician will evaluate and manage patients, including outpatient evaluation, treatment, and follow-up of surgical patients as directed by the supervising physician. The role also includes patient and family education before and after surgery and at discharge, reviewing imaging and laboratory results, communicating results and follow-up plans, documenting progress, maintaining accurate clinical records, and completing patient-related paperwork. The position may include assisting the surgeon in the operating room.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioner candidates: graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and current New York State licensure.
Current Nurse Practitioner licensure is required.
BLS and ACLS certification are required.
Nurse Practitioner candidates must hold ANCC certification.
Physician Assistant candidates must hold NCCPA board certification.
Current Infection Control Certification.
Completion of a child abuse recognition course.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work as a team player.
Strong clinical skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in orthopedics is highly desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical consultation, assessment, and management to patients.
Conduct outpatient evaluation, treatment, and follow-up of surgical patients as directed by the supervising physician.
Provide pre-operative, post-operative, and discharge education to patients and family members, including safety information about medications, precautions, and equipment when applicable.
Review and interpret patient imaging and laboratory results, communicate results to patients, and provide follow-up treatment and education.
Educate patients and families effectively and appropriately about medical conditions and hospital courses.
Document patients’ progress toward desired outcomes.
Use the computerized order communication system to transcribe medical orders, retrieve test results, and document results.
Maintain clear and legible history and physical documentation and other written reports.
Work independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
Complete relevant patient paperwork, such as medication prior authorizations and plans of care.
Potentially assist the surgeon in the operating room.
Promote cooperation through teamwork.
Perform other duties as needed for effective and safe patient care.
Promote a professional atmosphere through courteous communication, cooperation, and respect for patients, visitors, and healthcare team members.
Uphold customer service practices for patients and families and act as a liaison to the physician and hospital departments.