Job Description

Job Description

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a CT Surgery Physician Assistant Fellow - 15 month program.

In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for provision, coordination, and assurance of comprehensive medical care using soundmedical knowledge and pertinent standards of care, performance of therapeutic, corrective, andprescriptive measures on the designated inpatient or outpatient population, assume delegatoryresponsibilities assigned by supervising physician privileged as Medical Staff of NYU Medical Center.

Job Responsibilities:

• Educates patient and family to facilitate and promote healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns.
• Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of the institution, department and clinical service.
• Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and to ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols, pathways, and other means.
• 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.
• 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 attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, house staff, other disciplines and ancillary services.
• Provides consultation about the therapeutic regimen to the nursing staff responsible for the patients care in the hospital setting.
• Facilitates the continuity of care across the continuum of services, e.g. home care, other facilities, appointments with MDs etc.
• Facilitates patients throughput and efficient process during patients admission and discharge.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of responsibilities.
• Participates in designated activities related to professional physician assistant practice standards.
• Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
• Promotes own professional growth and development in clinical role.
• Maintains current expertise in area of practice.
• Maintains annual CME requirement for re-appointment and privileging.
• Maintains PA board certification.
• Serves as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals.
• Participates in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for purposes of quality and performance improvement.
• Uses evidence-based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes within the designated service.
• Works collaboratively with nursing and other disciplines in the development and implementation of clinical studies within the area of expertise.
• Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
• Monitors and trends the cost effectiveness of the position, particularly as it relates to the efficiency and performance indicators established for the service.
• Coordinates implementation of clinical research studies or clinical trials, including patient screening, enrollment and data collection.
• At least 2 years of clinical rotation in various medical, surgical and other specialty areas.
• Previous experience as a physician assistant or physician assistant fellowship experience ispreferred.
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem solvingand excellent critical thinking skills.
• Previously demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work cohesively andcollaboratively as member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities.Membership in professional specialty organizations desirable.
• Prescribes in-patient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
• Prescribes medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol.
• 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.
• Performs delegated clinical duties effectively and efficiently.
• Evaluates treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modifies per clinical standards and practice protocols.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Physician Assistant Bachelor's Degree (BA-PA)
NCCPA Board Certification
Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association..

Required Licenses: Physician Assistant Lic-NYS, Ntl Com Cert Physician Asst, Basic Life Support Cert

Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS, PALS) through the American Heart Association or Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics may be required based on your selected privileges.

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

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

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. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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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 $82,000.00 - $82,000.00 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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