| Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nations leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical a healthcare rating company for consumers among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. |
Bargaining Unit: | UUP |
Job Summary: | The Department of Transplant Surgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Physician Assistant 1. The successful candidate will: - Provide full support to the department of surgery by evaluating inpatients in conjunction with surgery residents when attendings are not immediately available and communicates effectively with physicians.
- Order and follow up on the scheduling and performance of diagnostic test.
- Complete medication orders and monitors performances of prescribed treatment plan.
- Collaborate with surgeons resident and nursing staff in a timely interpretation of clinical information.
- liaise and communicate effectively with physicians of all departments nursing and ancillary staff in streamlining patient care and reducing length of stay.
- Monitor day-to-day clinical events on post-operative patients and make treatment decision based on clinical events while participating in discharge planning conferences/rounds with social workers and case managers.
- Ensure that patients are adequately prepared for hospital discharge and that follow-up schedules are properly put in place.
- Support perioperative care by networking with other clinical disciplines and support staff in expediting perioperative evaluation for inpatients and patients to be scheduled for future elective procedures while completing pre-op history and physicals.
- Supports the Surgical Education Program by educating residents medical students and nursing staff in techniques of care for patients with surgical conditions.
- Demonstrate flexibility by performing additional job related duties as business needs warrant and/or as needed.
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Required Qualifications: | - Bachelors Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
- New York State Physician Assistant Licensure.
- 2-years of hospital-based Physician Assistant experience.
- 1-year of experience in General Surgery environment.
- BLS and ACLS Certification.
- Or a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience education and training to the above.
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Preferred Qualifications: | - National Certification by AAPA preferred.
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Work Schedule: | Monday to Friday; 6:00am to 6:00pm (Full-Time) |
Salary Grade/Rank: | SL-5 |
Salary Range: | Commensurate with experience and qualifications |
Executive Order: | Pursuant to Executive Order 161 no State entity as defined by the Executive Order is permitted to ask or mandate in any form that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation or any prior compensation history until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time please contact the Governors Office of Employee Relations ator via email at. |
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: | SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion creed age disability sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation familial status pregnancy predisposing genetic characteristics military status domestic violence victim status criminal conviction and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Women minorities veterans individualswith disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please contactHuman Resources at |
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nations leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world...
| Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nations leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical a healthcare rating company for consumers among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. |
Bargaining Unit: | UUP |
Job Summary: | The Department of Transplant Surgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Physician Assistant 1. The successful candidate will: - Provide full support to the department of surgery by evaluating inpatients in conjunction with surgery residents when attendings are not immediately available and communicates effectively with physicians.
- Order and follow up on the scheduling and performance of diagnostic test.
- Complete medication orders and monitors performances of prescribed treatment plan.
- Collaborate with surgeons resident and nursing staff in a timely interpretation of clinical information.
- liaise and communicate effectively with physicians of all departments nursing and ancillary staff in streamlining patient care and reducing length of stay.
- Monitor day-to-day clinical events on post-operative patients and make treatment decision based on clinical events while participating in discharge planning conferences/rounds with social workers and case managers.
- Ensure that patients are adequately prepared for hospital discharge and that follow-up schedules are properly put in place.
- Support perioperative care by networking with other clinical disciplines and support staff in expediting perioperative evaluation for inpatients and patients to be scheduled for future elective procedures while completing pre-op history and physicals.
- Supports the Surgical Education Program by educating residents medical students and nursing staff in techniques of care for patients with surgical conditions.
- Demonstrate flexibility by performing additional job related duties as business needs warrant and/or as needed.
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Required Qualifications: | - Bachelors Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
- New York State Physician Assistant Licensure.
- 2-years of hospital-based Physician Assistant experience.
- 1-year of experience in General Surgery environment.
- BLS and ACLS Certification.
- Or a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience education and training to the above.
|
Preferred Qualifications: | - National Certification by AAPA preferred.
|
Work Schedule: | Monday to Friday; 6:00am to 6:00pm (Full-Time) |
Salary Grade/Rank: | SL-5 |
Salary Range: | Commensurate with experience and qualifications |
Executive Order: | Pursuant to Executive Order 161 no State entity as defined by the Executive Order is permitted to ask or mandate in any form that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation or any prior compensation history until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time please contact the Governors Office of Employee Relations ator via email at. |
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: | SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion creed age disability sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation familial status pregnancy predisposing genetic characteristics military status domestic violence victim status criminal conviction and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Women minorities veterans individualswith disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please contactHuman Resources at |
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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