Physician Assistant - Bellevue - Surgical Oncology/Vascular Surgery (nights)

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

51d • $151,000 - $173,000 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is a top-ranked medical school with a long history of shaping medical history and improving the human condition through education, research, and patient care. As an integral part of NYU Langone Health, the school is committed to equity, inclusion, and the success of its diverse faculty, staff, and students. This position is for a Physician Assistant in the Surgery Department at Bellevue Hospital, affiliated with NYU Langone Health. The role involves providing comprehensive medical care, performing therapeutic and prescriptive measures, and assuming delegatory responsibilities assigned by a supervising physician. The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision, coordination, and assurance of medical care, utilizing sound medical knowledge and adhering to standards of care.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant Bachelor's Degree (BA-PA)
• NCCPA Certification
• ACLS, BCLS per delineation of privileges
• Physician Assistant License-NYS
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem solving and excellent critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care, including performing therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures.
• Assume delegatory responsibilities assigned by the supervising physician.
• Work a schedule of Wednesday/Thursday/Friday nights (3 shifts) with floating nights to cover vacations and urgent time off for other night PAs.
• Cover trauma nights/consults on Wednesday and Thursday nights, and Surgical Oncology/Vascular Surgery on Friday nights.
• Provide dedicated coverage for Surgical Oncology/Vascular Surgery on Friday nights.
• Provide high-quality and timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, and discharge summaries.
• Assist with inpatient consults, discuss external hospital transfers with attendings, and manage floor work.
• Assist with emergency patient-related concerns on the service.
• Perform admission History and Physicals (H&Ps) and write initial orders and post-operative orders.
• Conduct post-operative checks.
• Order and follow up on diagnostic testing.
• Obtain invasive consents.
• Perform overall assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patients.
• Manage treatment plans with in-house residents and attendings.
• Assist with bedside procedures such as ABG, Labs, IV placement, NGT placement, and vac changes.
• Provide additional coverage for 1-2 patients for Breast/Endocrine Surgery services.
• Help manage surgical patients overnight.
• Complete discharge summaries for surgical oncology and vascular surgery if time permits, and follow up on patients from intern sign-out or trauma surgery/consults.
• Round with vascular and/or surgical oncology teams if time permits.
• Perform H&Ps for surgical oncology/vascular surgery ambulatory first cases only.
• Conduct late post-operative checks, admission H&Ps for overnight patients, and see consults when the third-year surgery resident is scrubbed.
• Staff consults with the vascular fellow directly or with the resident/chief in the OR for vascular consults and surgical oncology respectively.
• Maintain adequate account of coverage concerns with timely communication with the Chief PA, Attendings, and Admin Staff.
• Demonstrate expert clinical judgment skills to function in an independent role.
• Work in a high-stress, dynamic, busy clinical setting with changing organizational climate.
• Be self-directive and demonstrate initiative in addressing responsibilities.
• Maintain the highest degree of professional judgment under the supervision and guidance of a licensed physician.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/division.
• Educate patients and families to facilitate healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns.
• Evaluate treatment and healthcare plans for effectiveness and modify per clinical standards and practice protocols.
• Perform delegated clinical duties effectively and efficiently.
• Practice as a member of the allied health staff according to Medical Staff rules and bylaws.
• Prescribe medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol.
• Prescribe in-patient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
• Facilitate group processes and work cohesively and collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Use evidence-based healthcare literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes.
• Participate in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes for quality and performance improvement.
• Serve as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals.
• Maintain PA board certification.
• Maintain annual CME requirements for re-appointment and privileging.
• Maintain current expertise in the area of practice.
• Promote own professional growth and development in the clinical role.
• Function as a respectful member of the healthcare team.
• Participate in designated activities related to professional physician assistant practice standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the organization's Core Values and incorporate them into responsibilities.
• Facilitate an efficient process during patient admissions and discharges.
• Facilitate continuity of care across the continuum of services.
• Provide consultation about the therapeutic regimen to nursing staff.
• Collaborate with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, house staff, other disciplines, and ancillary services.
• Participate in the development and revision of interdisciplinary and hospital standards and patient/family education materials.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care and ensure communication with family members.
• Plan and organize care to meet individual patient needs and ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization.
• Support the mission, philosophy, standards, goals, and objectives of the institution, department, and clinical service.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
• Robust support system for any stage of life
• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resource groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree