Physician Assistant – Brooklyn – General/Bariatric Surgery

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Physician Assistant – General/Bariatric Surgery. This role will work from multiple Brooklyn sites – Medical Arts Pavilion, West Brighton Beach, and Cobble Hill supporting a physician who specializes in general and bariatric surgery. This role does not have OR time. 

In this role, the successful candidate will be 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 privileged as Medical Staff of NYU Langone Health.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supports the mission philosophy standards goals and objectives of the institution department and clinical service
• Educates patient and family to facilitate and promote healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns
• Evaluates treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modifies per clinical standards and practice protocols
• Performs delegated clinical duties effectively and efficiently
• Practices as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges
• Prescribes medical equipment devices physical and occupational therapy and home health services per practice protocol
• Prescribes in patient and discharge medications according to New York State law including controlled substances with DEA authorization
• Physical stamina manual dexterity visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities
• Membership in professional specialty organizations desirable
• 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
• Coordinates implementation of clinical research studies or clinical trials including patient screening enrollment and data collection
• Monitors and trends the cost effectiveness of the position particularly as it relates to the efficiency and performance indicators established for the service
• Assists in the preparation implementation and evaluation of research protocols when applicable
• Works collaboratively with nursing and other disciplines in the development and implementation of clinical studies within the area of expertise
• 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 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 organization’s Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of responsibilities
• Facilitates patients throughput and efficient process during patients admission and discharge
• Facilitates the continuity of care across the continuum of services e g home care other facilities appointments with MDs etc
• Provides consultation about the therapeutic regimen to the nursing staff responsible for the patients care in the hospital setting
• Works collaboratively with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members house staff other disciplines and ancillary services
• Participates in the development and revision of interdisciplinary and hospital standards patient and family education materials as relevant to area of practice and expertise
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team including the attending physician to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care for a group of patients and ensure communication with family members
• Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and to ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols pathways and other means

Minimum Qualifications:

• Physician Assistant Bachelor’s Degree
• Current New York State Physician Assistant License
• NCCPA Board Certification
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NALS per delineation of privileges
• At least one year of general surgery experience required, willing to train in bariatrics
• Willingness to travel to multiple Brooklyn-based sites

Preferred Qualifications:

• Membership in pertinent professional organizations preferred
• Bariatric experience preferred

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $133,390.40 – $194,390.40 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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