Physician Assistant - Emergency Department - Full Time

NYU Langone Health•Village of Patchogue, NY

6d•$138,710 - $152,318

About The Position

The Physician Assistant Service is dedicated to providing quality, professional, cost-effective health care to patients at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk. Physician assistants practice medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician and provide medical services delegated by the supervising physician, approved by the Credentials Committee, and within the PA’s training, skills, and scope of practice. PAs provide care for inpatients and outpatients, primarily in-house, including in the Emergency Department and other hospital areas. This position focuses on emergency department care and may include pediatric care.

Requirements

Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, or its predecessor.
Current NCCPA certification.
Current New York State license as a Registered Physician Assistant.
Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS or PALS) through the American Heart Association, or Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics; may be required depending on selected privileges.

Responsibilities

Introduce and identify oneself as a physician assistant.
Perform initial assessments, obtain histories, and conduct physical examinations.
Order and interpret tests and results, including laboratory tests, radiology, and EKGs, according to patient needs.
Formulate diagnoses and develop and implement treatment plans.
Consult with a physician when required by the patient's condition and document follow-up and consultations.
Reassess patients and provide emergency medical care, including Code 64 management.
Triage patients in the Emergency Department and perform trauma assessments and reassessments as part of the Trauma Team.
Document patient care, pertinent information, test results, procedures, patient and family education, and orders in the patient chart and required departmental and hospital forms in accordance with policy and the severity of the situation.
Complete and submit billing forms for house patients and provide written discharge instructions to Emergency Department patients.
Explain procedures to patients and families and use sterile technique.
Perform procedures according to accepted standards of care, including IV placement, Foley catheter and NGT procedures, central venous line removal, suturing, splinting in the Emergency Department, and CT/MRI injections; assist in surgery when appropriately credentialed.
Demonstrate service excellence, effective time management and communication, constructive feedback skills, problem-solving, attention to detail, and sound judgment about when to seek help.
Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and maintain knowledge of current practices through professional literature, seminars, conferences, and related instruction.
Comply with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations; respond promptly to pages unless occupied.
Participate in performance assessment and improvement studies.