Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery - Full Time

NYU Langone Health•Village of Patchogue, NY

1h•$144,490 - $158,665•Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant for Neurosurgery in the operating room. The Physician Assistant Service provides quality, professional, cost-effective care to patients. Physician Assistants practice medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician, providing services delegated by the supervising physician or the patient’s physician, approved by the Credentials Committee, and within the PA’s training and scope of practice. PAs care for inpatients and outpatients in hospital settings, including the Emergency Department, Pre-Admission Testing, operating room, Employee Health, and Psych Care, including pediatrics. The successful candidate assesses, diagnoses, treats, and reassesses patients; documents care and related orders; consults with physicians as needed; provides emergency care; performs procedures within approved privileges; and assists in surgery when credentialed. The role also involves teamwork, patient and family education, maintaining current clinical knowledge, and participating in performance improvement activities. The listed schedule is a flex day shift of 12.5-hour rotating shifts.

Requirements

Graduate of a Physician Assistant 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 based on selected privileges.

Responsibilities

Introduce and identify oneself as a physician assistant.
Perform initial patient assessments, including history and physical examinations, and reassess patients.
Order and interpret tests and results, including laboratory tests, radiology, and EKGs, based on patient needs.
Formulate diagnoses and implement treatment plans.
Consult with a physician when required based on the patient's condition, and document follow-up and consultation.
Order, apply, remove, and reapply restraints.
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, education, orders, test results, procedure notes, and other pertinent information in charts and required forms according to hospital and departmental policies.
Complete and submit billing forms for house patients and provide written discharge instructions to Emergency Department patients.
Explain procedures to patients and families.
Use sterile technique and perform procedures according to accepted standards of care, including IVs, Foley catheter placement, NGT procedures, and CVL removal.
Perform suturing and splinting when applicable; assist in surgery when operating-room credentialed.
Perform CT scan and MRI injections.
Demonstrate service excellence, positive communication, effective time management, problem-solving, and the ability to give and accept feedback constructively.
Assess, reassess, and manage patients using medical, technical, and interpersonal skills; recognize limitations and seek help when needed.
Work as a multidisciplinary team member and maintain concentration and attention to detail.
Maintain knowledge of current trends and techniques through professional literature and educational events, and assist with inter- and intra-departmental instruction.
Abide by applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
Respond to pages immediately unless busy, identifying oneself by name and title for house patients.
Participate in performance assessment and improvement studies.