Full -time Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Vassar Brothers Medical Center (75 minutes north of New York City)

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities include:

• OR coverage as well as management of admissions, consults, floor rounds, post-op management and discharge of patients.
• Four 10-hour shifts per week with one weekday call per week and one weekend call from home.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• A graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and NCCPA certified.
• At least one to three years of surgical experience or surgical residency trained candidates preferred.
• New graduates and new nurse practitioners with RNF certification and surgical experience will also be considered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, highly competitive compensation, generous allowances for CME and professional dues/expenses, and an extensive onboarding and training period are provided.

About the Role

Vassar Brothers Medical Center, now part of Northwell, is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join their orthopedic surgery team. The position involves inpatient work with potential outpatient clinic coverage. The candidate will be responsible for managing patient care, including admissions, consults, floor rounds, post-op management, and discharge. The role includes four 10-hour shifts per week with one weekday call and one weekend call from home. There is an extensive onboarding and training process, along with a supportive environment for collaboration and learning.

Requirements

The requirements for this position include:

• A graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and NCCPA certified.
• At least one to three years of surgical experience or surgical residency trained candidates preferred.
• New graduates and new nurse practitioners with RNF certification and surgical experience will also be considered.

Skills

The successful candidate should possess strong surgical and patient management skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, highly competitive compensation, generous allowances for CME and professional dues/expenses, and an extensive onboarding and training period are provided.

Pay

$105,000 - $150,000 yearly.

Schedule

Four 10-hour shifts per week with one weekday call per week and one weekend call from home.