Physician Assistant Contracted 40 hours Dr. Wanich

Hospital for Special Surgery • Paramus, NJ

8h • $156,576 - $173,564 • Onsite

About The Position

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success. If this describes you then let’s talk! HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise. The PA will serve as a primary assistant to the doctor. Duties will include clinical evaluation of patients in the office, counseling patients and their families regarding proposed surgical procedures as well as addressing pre-and post-operative patient questions and concerns, and surgical first assist role in the operating room. There are no weekend shifts or overnight call, however, effective communication with the outpatient staff and inpatient hospital teams is essential. The PA will interact closely with office staff, other PAs, patients and families to be an integral part of providing a high level of clinical care and service. Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited PA program
• Current NYS/NJ PA License
• BLS/ACLS certification
• NCCPA board certification are required
• Current Infection Control Certification
• Completed a child abuse recognition course
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player

Nice To Haves

• Surgical experience or training is preferred

Responsibilities

• Clinical evaluation of patients in the office
• Counseling patients and their families regarding proposed surgical procedures
• Addressing pre-and post-operative patient questions and concerns
• Surgical first assist role in the operating room
• Effective communication with the outpatient staff and inpatient hospital teams
• Interact closely with office staff, other PAs, patients and families to be an integral part of providing a high level of clinical care and service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees