Physician Assistant (Plastic Surgery)

New You Bariatric Group•Roslyn Heights, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our award-winning Bariatric Practice is based on providing exemplary customer service, while assisting patients to achieve their weight loss goals. With the support of our employees and our team of skilled bariatric surgeons, we use innovative systems to successfully get our patients on the path to improved health. We serve patients in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Every day is an opportunity to grow and provide better outcomes at every level. Whether your interests lie as medical staff, administrative, facilities or marketing, every individual plays an important part in our success and the success of our patients. We are a fast-paced growing practice that is always looking for new talent and great employees to enhance our team. You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, required
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant – ARC-PA), required
Current NCCPA Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), required
Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice, required
Current BLS certification, required
Minimum of 3 years of pre-operative and post-operative experience, including wound care, required
Experience with EHR/Billing, with a preference for candidates with experience in AdvancedMD
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
The ability to be proactive and self-directed utilizing good time management, decision-making, and organization skills is required.
Incumbents must be able to prioritize multiple tasks
Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Regular eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity is required to operate office equipment

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of experience working in plastic surgery or a related field is preferred
Minimum of 1 year of clinical practice as an Esthetician prior to or in addition to PA experience is preferred
Minimum of 1 year injectable experience

Responsibilities

Provides advanced clinical care, patient education, and support throughout the continuum of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.
Delivers comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care with a focus on safety, quality outcomes, and exceptional patient experience.
Serves as both a clinical provider and a key liaison between patients, staff, and leadership—promoting a unified, patient-centered environment aligned with the organization's mission and standards of excellence.
Supports the growth and development of Strive Surgical’ s aesthetic service line, with a specialized focus on aesthetics and injectables, including but not limited to neuromodulators (e.g., Botox, Dysport) and dermal fillers.
Conducts pre-operative evaluations and assessments for plastics surgery candidates.
Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations.
Initiates, documents, and communicates the plan of care and follow up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients.
Writes orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests.
Interprets laboratory and test results.
Provides comprehensive education and counseling to patients regarding surgical options, pre-operative preparation, and post-operative care.
Educates patients on medication and post-operative instructions.
Collaborates with the surgical team to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
Confers with attending physicians, nursing staff, and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care.
Applies advanced knowledge of skincare and esthetic techniques to support patient consultations, treatment execution, and post-procedure care.
Performs post-operative follow-up visits and monitors patients' progress.
Notes discharge summaries, prescriptions, and any referrals on patient charts.
Informs patients of the necessary post-discharge care instructions.
Assists in the management of complications and provides support to patients as needed.
Performs comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history, physical examination, and documentation in the EMR.
Assists in preoperative consultations—educating patients about surgical options, expectations, risks, and postoperative recovery.
Manages postoperative care, including wound assessments, dressing changes, drain management, and pain control.
Prescribes medications and orders diagnostic tests in accordance with state and institutional regulations.
Evaluates and manages postoperative complications under the guidance of the attending surgeon.
Provides patient education on pre- and postoperative care, scar management, and lifestyle modifications to optimize healing and results.
Collaborates with surgeons, medical assistants, RNs, and front office staff to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Maintains detailed and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
Participates in quality assurance initiatives, patient safety programs, and workflow improvement efforts.
Serves as a clinical resource for staff and assists with training on postoperative protocols and patient communication.
Supports the operational leader in maintaining high standards of professionalism, respect, and teamwork across the department.
Performs related duties as required.
Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
Patient-centered communication and empathy.
Surgical and procedural precision.
Team collaboration and leadership.
Clinical accountability and ethical practice.
Adaptability and composure under pressure.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.