Physician Assistant - Orthopedics - Hudson Valley Medical Group
About The Position
NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Medical Group is seeking a Physician Assistant to join its growing Orthopedics PA program. The role is based in a supportive community-hospital team environment, with hands-on training from surgeons and fellow PAs. Under the direction of the Supervising Physician, Chief Physician Assistant, or Director of Physician Assistant Services, the Physician Assistant performs history and physical examinations, establishes presumptive diagnoses, conducts general work-ups including ordering appropriate laboratory studies, and manages patients’ medical issues following diagnosis. The position may also involve assisting medical staff with pre-, intra-, and postoperative surgical activities and research projects in the assigned area. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours varying between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The schedule may change to accommodate the surgical program. The role requires availability for overtime and weekend coverage as needed, includes floor and some operating-room time, and requires travel among the three orthopedic locations and NYP Hudson Valley Hospital. Employees must live within commuting distance to NewYork-Presbyterian; travel expenses are not reimbursed. The position requires on-site presence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies.
- New York State licensure.
- NCCPA certification.
- Must be available for overtime and weekend coverage as needed.
- Must be willing to travel to all listed orthopedic locations and NYP Hudson Valley Hospital.
- Must live within commuting distance to NewYork-Presbyterian.
Nice To Haves
- Experience assisting in the operating room.
- Orthopedic experience.
- Experience administering injections, or willingness to learn.
- At least 1 year of experience as a Physician Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Perform history and physical examinations.
- Establish presumptive diagnoses and conduct general work-ups, including ordering appropriate laboratory studies.
- Be responsible for patients’ medical issues following diagnosis.
- May assist medical staff with pre-, intra-, and postoperative surgical activities.
- May assist with research projects in the assigned area.
- Work on the floor and spend some time in the operating room.
- Travel to the orthopedic locations and NYP Hudson Valley Hospital.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits supporting employees and their families.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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Job Type
Full-time
