Physician Assistant - Dr. Christopher Brusalis

Hospital for Special Surgery•Holtsville, NY

1d•$187,899 - $204,886•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Practice Physician Assistant is a licensed physician assistant responsible for the assessment and management of patients in a physician practice setting. Responsibilities include physician-specific ambulatory management, which may extend beyond the office setting to include hospital rounding, perioperative, and postoperative patient management, requiring hospital credentialing by the Medical Board. The role is essential for promoting a professional atmosphere through courteous communication, cooperation, and respect for patients, visitors, and the healthcare team. Upholding stellar customer service practices for patients and families is also a key responsibility. Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) offers a unique work environment, diverse job types, and extraordinary career opportunities, encouraging and supporting professional growth and development, recognizing individual contributions, and offering competitive compensation packages. HSS is a world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology, and rehabilitation, consistently ranked among the top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and recognized with Magnet® designation for nursing excellence. HSS has one of the lowest infection rates in the country and serves as team doctors for numerous professional and collegiate sports teams, and is a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies
Graduate of CAAHEP accredited Physician Assistant Training Program
Active license in New York/New Jersey/Connecticut (Based on Position’s Location/Physician’s sessional time)
Current NCCPA certification, including 100 hours of continuing medical education logged every 2 years and recertification taken and successfully passed every 6-10 years
Current Infection Control Certificate
Completion of child abuse recognition course
ACLS and BLS certification from the American Heart Association
DEA license
1-2 years relevant experience in outpatient or ambulatory setting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong customer service orientation
Critical thinking, in-depth experience, professional knowledge in area of specialty; updated on the latest new, trends, and treatments.
Time management/organization: handles and effectively manages a daily caseload; experience with varied work schedule (flexibility); adaptable
Collaboration and teamwork: collaborate with clinical colleagues (MDs, PAs, NPs, RNs) for advisement when necessary; develop and coordinate appropriate plan of care
Interpersonal: confident, works well under pressure, responsible, caring, sympathetic and compassionate

Nice To Haves

Experience in musculoskeletal/orthopedic practice preferred.
Experience with electronic health record (EPIC) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assessment and management of patients in the physician practice setting.
Physician specific ambulatory management (responsibilities extending beyond the office setting, inclusive of hospital rounding/perioperative and postop patient management will require Hospital credentialing by the Medical Board).
Promoting a professional atmosphere through courteous communication, cooperation and respect for patients, visitors and members of the healthcare team.
Upholding stellar customer service practices for patients and families.
Maintains proper patient records.
Performs complete and accurate history and physical exams.
Utilizes evidence-based practice.
Maintains clinical competency.
Promotes quality healthcare; seeks to improve and impact clinical outcomes.
Engaged in self –directed continued learning and professional development.
Leads and participates in both professional and lay healthcare forums, conducts research, and applies findings to clinical practice.