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

About the role

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care.

We have an opportunity to join our team as a Physician Assistant in the Surgery Department of Bellevue Hospital in affiliation with NYU Langone Health. Job ID: 1150215_RR00110325

Responsibilities

The successful candidate is responsible for provision, coordination, and assurance of comprehensive medical care using sound medical knowledge and pertinent standards of care, performance of therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures on the designated inpatient or outpatient population, assume delegatory responsibilities assigned by supervising physician.

Work Schedule: Wednesday/Thursday/Friday Nights (3 shifts night schedule with floating nights to cover when PAs are off on vacation/urgent time off); cover trauma nights/consults on Wed/Thursday nights and Friday nights on Surgical Oncology/Vascular surgery (dedicated on Friday nights to cover Surgical Oncology/Vascular Surgery) Schedule: 6pm-630am, 3 night shifts, Float from Sunday-Thursday night if other night PAs for Surg onco/vascular are off, in particular (Sun/Monday night shift) and (Wed/Thursday night shift)

• Consistently 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, floor work; assist with any emergency patient related concerns on the service; admission H&P; initial orders, post-op orders; post-op checks; order and follow-up on diagnostic testing; invasive consents; overall assessment, triage and therapeutic management of the patient; manage treatment plans with the in-house residents/Attendings, etc.
• Assist with bedside procedures (ABG, Labs, possible IV placement, NGT placement, vac changes, etc.)
• Additional coverage 1-2 pts for Breast/Endocrine Surgery services
• Help with management of the surgical patients overnight
• Wednesday night – d/c summaries surg onc and vascular if time permits; follow-up patients from intern sign out vs. trauma surgery/consult
• Thursday am – round with vascular and/or surg onc if time permits
• Thursday night – H and P’s surg onc/vascular surgery) ambulatory first cases only, d/c summaries surg onc and vascular if time permits/vs. trauma surgery/consults
• Every evening: late post – op checks; admission H and P’s from overnight patients; seeing consults when third year surgery resident is scrubbed – these can be staffed with the vascular fellow directly or with the resident/chief in the OR for vascular consults and surg oncology respectively.
• Maintain adequate account of coverage concerns with timely communication with Chief PA, Attendings; Admin Staff
• Demonstrates expert clinical judgment skills to function in an independent role
• Must have the ability to work in a high stress, dynamic, busy clinical setting with changing organizational climate
• Must have the ability to be self-directive and to demonstrate initiative in addressing the responsibilities of the position
• Must maintain the highest degree of professional judgment under the supervision and guidance of a licensed physician

Requirements

• Physician Assistant Bachelor's Degree (BA-PA)
• NCCPA Certification
• ACLS, BCLS per delineation of privileges
• Required Licenses: Physician Assistant License-NYS
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization

Qualifications

Previously demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work cohesively and collaboratively as member of the interdisciplinary team.

• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem solving and excellent critical thinking skills
• Uses evidence-based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes within the designated service
• Participates in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for purposes of quality and performance improvement
• Serves as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals
• Maintains PA board certification
• Maintains annual CME requirement for re-appointment and privileging
• Maintains current expertise in area of practice
• Promotes own professional growth and development in clinical role
• Functions as a respectful member of the health care team
• Participates in designated activities related to professional physician assistant practice standards
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of responsibilities

Benefits

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care

Pay

The salary range for the role is $151,000-$173,000 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.