Physician Assistant 1, Transplant Surgery

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University•Brooklyn, NY

About The Position

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. Bargaining Unit: UUP Job Summary: The Department of Transplant Surgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Physician Assistant 1. The successful candidate will: Provide full support to the department of surgery by evaluating inpatients in conjunction with surgery residents when attendings are not immediately available and communicates effectively with physicians. Order and follow up on the scheduling and performance of diagnostic test. Complete medication orders and monitors performances of prescribed treatment plan. Collaborate with surgeons, resident and nursing staff in a timely interpretation of clinical information. liaise and communicate effectively with physicians of all departments, nursing and ancillary staff in streamlining patient care and reducing length of stay. Monitor day-to-day clinical events on post-operative patients and make treatment decision based on clinical events while participating in discharge planning conferences/rounds with social workers and case managers. Ensure that patients are adequately prepared for hospital discharge and that follow-up schedules are properly put in place. Support perioperative care by networking with other clinical disciplines and support staff in expediting perioperative evaluation for inpatients and patients to be scheduled for future elective procedures while completing pre-op history and physicals. Supports the Surgical Education Program by educating residents, medical students and nursing staff in techniques of care for patients with surgical conditions. Demonstrate flexibility by performing additional job related duties as business needs warrant and/or as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
New York State Physician Assistant Licensure.
2-years of hospital-based Physician Assistant experience.
1-year of experience in General Surgery environment.
BLS and ACLS Certification.
Or, a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training to the above.

Nice To Haves

National Certification by AAPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide full support to the department of surgery by evaluating inpatients in conjunction with surgery residents when attendings are not immediately available and communicates effectively with physicians.
Order and follow up on the scheduling and performance of diagnostic test.
Complete medication orders and monitors performances of prescribed treatment plan.
Collaborate with surgeons, resident and nursing staff in a timely interpretation of clinical information.
liaise and communicate effectively with physicians of all departments, nursing and ancillary staff in streamlining patient care and reducing length of stay.
Monitor day-to-day clinical events on post-operative patients and make treatment decision based on clinical events while participating in discharge planning conferences/rounds with social workers and case managers.
Ensure that patients are adequately prepared for hospital discharge and that follow-up schedules are properly put in place.
Support perioperative care by networking with other clinical disciplines and support staff in expediting perioperative evaluation for inpatients and patients to be scheduled for future elective procedures while completing pre-op history and physicals.
Supports the Surgical Education Program by educating residents, medical students and nursing staff in techniques of care for patients with surgical conditions.
Demonstrate flexibility by performing additional job related duties as business needs warrant and/or as needed.