Woodhull Medical Center - Physician Assistant, Surgery

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

1h • $139,682 - $186,984

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive patient care at NYU Langone–Woodhull. Under the supervision of an assigned attending physician, the successful candidate performs diagnostic and therapeutic tasks and renders varied medical services. The role includes assessing patients, supporting their treatment and education, participating in service activities, and carrying out procedures within the scope of practice and applicable protocols.

Requirements

• Current New York State Physician Assistant license.
• Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies (BA-PA).
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• PALS certification as required per delineation of privileges.
• New York State Physician Assistant license and National Commission Certification for Physician Assistants.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Obtain detailed and accurate histories and perform appropriate physical examinations on inpatients and outpatients.
• Perform BLS and ACLS procedures during life-threatening cardiac or respiratory distress when a physician is unavailable, and with a physician when appropriate.
• Assist the supervising and backup physicians with procedures within their scope of practice.
• Instruct and counsel patients and families on preventive care, medical problems, prescribed treatments and drugs, growth and development, family planning, situational adjustment reactions, and related topics.
• Participate in team conferences, lectures, and grand rounds for the service.
• Participate in daily rounds; observe and record patient progress; update and summarize charts; write orders and progress notes; and notify physicians of changes in patient condition when appropriate.
• Initiate consultations and refer patients for special testing according to hospital protocols.
• Perform specified procedures, including blood specimen collection and testing, urinalysis, Pap smears, bacteriologic smears and Gram stains, vital-capacity testing, oxygen administration, incision and drainage, wound care and debridement, nasogastric and nasotracheal intubation, gastric analysis, lumbar punctures, routine laceration suturing, skin biopsies, arterial catheter placement and blood-gas determinations, cast and traction application or removal, starting IV solutions, administering IV medications, and other procedures for which supervised training and evaluation have been received.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests, x-rays, EKGs, and diagnostic procedures, and write prescriptions according to service protocols and New York State regulations governing physician assistants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time