Physician Assistant - Interview Day - Interventional Cardiology (Experience Required) - Sunset Park

NYU Langone Health • Brooklyn, NY

18d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Physician Assistant - Specialty - Interventional Cardiology at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn. The Physician Assistant will provide care for patients in the Department and in the subspecialties as needed, following established standards and procedures. They will give specific patient care directions to nursing and other staff. NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, serving as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the borough. The organization values equity and inclusion, striving to be a place where talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Currently Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of New York.
• Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association.
• DEA Certificate required.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience is required.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Practices within the scope of delineated privileges.
• Provide direct care to individuals and families consistent with the philosophy of NYU Langone Health-Brooklyn and the departmental/institutional goals.
• Provide diagnostic and assessment services to patients utilizing a problem solving approach: Obtain a detailed history and perform physical examinations 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, report, 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 works with other healthcare professionals and families of patients in the physical and emotional transitions of admissions, care, and discharge.
• Provide preventive health services including counseling and teaching in health maintenance and problem related areas.
• Participates in activities relating to Quality Improvement as needed.
• Participates in committees as appropriate.
• Attends all scheduled departmental meetings/conferences.
• May need to 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.
• Participates in activities fostering professional growth and maintenance of certification.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level