Physician Assistant-Surgery /Urology
New York, New York, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Surgery-General
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Bronx, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/20/24

In partnership with NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi our teams accommodate more than 325,000 outpatient visits, more than 100,000 emergency room visits and more than 20,000 inpatient admissions annually. NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is renowned for The Trauma Center, staffed to treat any traumatic injury or illness, the fully accredited Breast Health Center, and The Burn Center, with more than 40 years of work in burn care. The hospital also serves patients of many other needs. The hospital maintains an academic affiliation with Albert Einstein Medical College of Yeshiva University.

Responsibilities:

Intake patient's medical history

Diagnose and treat illnesses

Orders and interprets tests

Counsels on preventive healthcare

Assists in surgery

Writes prescriptions

Provides direct outpatient and inpatient care under Attending supervision

Participates as assistant in both in-patient and out-patient surgeries and facilitates in the post- operative care regarding prescriptions and arranging follow up care

Participates in assigned medical adult and pediatric clinics as a healthcare provider/extender

Responsible for medical evaluation and management according to accepted protocol

Provides initial visits and revisit assessments

Establishes plan of care with patient

Utilizes medical/surgical consultation and/or referrals appropriately when needed and collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient services

Provides relevant health supervision and education

Admits and discharges patients to and from Surgery service

Evaluates, performs the history and physical examinations

Orders and interprets radiological and laboratory tests

Participates in daily rounds and note writing of all Surgery in-patients and consultations

Consults and collaborates with other Medical/Surgical and Psychiatric services as necessary to optimize patient care within Surgery guidelines

Participates in assigned on call coverage

Thoroughly explains each procedure to patient

Practices sterile technique to prevent cross contamination to patients and instruments and adheres to the hospital's infection control guidelines

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree
  • Physician Assistant certification/license
  • Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant education program
  • Current NYS registration as a Physician Assistant
  • Current Certification issued by the NCCPA
  • Must have proven ability to work in a team environment
  • Must be ACLS/BLS certified

proof of Covid-19 vaccination reuired prior to hire

EOE M/F/D/V