Per Diem Physician Assistant | Inpatient Medicine - Psychiatry

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Care for the Whole Patient—Mind and Body. Physician Assistant – Inpatient Med-Psych. NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital has delivered exceptional care to the communities we serve for over 135 years. Join our highly collaborative Physician Assistant practice, where clinical excellence and compassionate care go hand in hand. As a valued member of the team, you’ll work alongside respected colleagues in an environment deeply committed to our mission of Putting Patients First. The Department of Psychiatry is excited to re-open a state-of-the-art 36-bed inpatient psychiatry unit, including four high-acuity med-psych beds. This role offers a unique opportunity to practice at the intersection of psychiatric and medical care, supporting a complex and rewarding patient population. Physician Assistants provide 24/7 coverage and partner closely with psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners to deliver comprehensive, integrated care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies
Current New York State PA license
NCCPA certification
ACLS and BLS certification
NYS Infection Control certification
DEA registration with NYS Opioid Prescriber training compliance

Nice To Haves

1–2+ years of experience in hospital medicine and/or psychiatric care

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary psychiatry team to manage inpatient care
Conduct daily patient rounds and provide ongoing clinical assessment
Manage all aspects of patient care, including: Documentation and order entry, Coordination of consults, Discharge planning
Respond to acute psychiatric and medical needs on the unit
Support safe, high-quality care for medically complex psychiatric patients