Physician Assistant - Faculty Group Practice-Urology-Lake Success

NYU Langone Health • Bethpage, NY

5d • $148,463 - $178,963

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is hiring a Physician Assistant for its Faculty Group Practice in Urology in Lake Success. The role provides, coordinates, and assures comprehensive medical care using sound medical knowledge and applicable standards of care. The Physician Assistant performs therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures for a designated inpatient or outpatient population and carries out responsibilities delegated by a supervising physician who is privileged as a member of the NYU Langone Health Medical Staff.

The position works collaboratively with attending physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans, support continuity and efficient patient throughput, educate patients and families, and contribute to research, clinical studies, quality improvement, and professional education. The role also requires maintaining PA board certification, annual CME requirements for reappointment and privileging, and current expertise in the area of practice.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant bachelor’s degree (BA-PA).
• Current New York State Physician Assistant license.
• NCCPA Board Certification.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Physical stamina, manual dexterity, and visual and aural acuity to perform the responsibilities.
• At least 2 years of clinical rotation in various medical, surgical, and other specialty areas.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Physician Assistant or Physician Assistant fellowship experience.
• Membership in pertinent professional specialty organizations.
• Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS or PALS) through the American Heart Association, or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification through the American Academy of Pediatrics; may be required depending on selected privileges.
• Ability to facilitate group processes and collaborate cohesively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, creative problem-solving ability, and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the institution’s, department’s, and clinical service’s mission, philosophy, standards, goals, and objectives.
• Educate patients and families to support healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns.
• Evaluate treatment and health care plans and modify them in accordance with clinical standards and practice protocols.
• Perform delegated clinical duties effectively and efficiently, within the rules, regulations, and privileges governing allied health staff.
• Prescribe medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services according to practice protocol.
• Prescribe inpatient and discharge medications in accordance with New York State law, including controlled substances when authorized by the DEA.
• Coordinate clinical research studies or trials, including patient screening, enrollment, and data collection.
• Monitor and trend cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and service performance indicators.
• Assist with the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
• Collaborate with nursing and other disciplines to develop and implement clinical studies in the area of expertise.
• Use evidence-based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes.
• Participate in developing and monitoring patient outcomes for quality and performance improvement.
• Serve as a clinical expert and educational resource for peers and other health professionals.
• Maintain PA board certification, annual CME requirements for reappointment and privileging, and current expertise in the area of practice.
• Promote professional growth and development in the clinical role and participate in activities related to professional PA practice standards.
• Demonstrate the organization’s Core Values and function respectfully as a member of the health care team.
• Facilitate patient throughput and efficient admission and discharge processes.
• Facilitate continuity of care across services, including home care, other facilities, and appointments with physicians.
• Consult with nursing staff about therapeutic regimens for patients in the hospital setting.
• Collaborate with the attending physician to communicate promptly and appropriately with family members, house staff, other disciplines, and ancillary services.
• Participate in developing and revising interdisciplinary and hospital standards and patient and family education materials relevant to the area of practice.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including the attending physician, to develop and implement therapeutic plans of care and ensure communication with family members.
• Plan and organize care around individual patient needs and appropriate clinical resource utilization, using protocols, pathways, and other means.
• For Physician Assistants working at the Helen L. & Martin S. Kimmel Hyperbaric and Advanced Wound Healing Center, perform additional duties outlined in that center’s Role of the Physician Assistant policy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time