Full time Urology Physician AssistantNurse Practitioner
Poughkeepsie, NY - USA
Job Summary
Full -time Urology Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
The Urology Service at Vassar Brothers Medical Center proudly joining Northwell is seeking to add a board-certified full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its team. The is an outpatient position Monday-Friday 8:30a-5:00p with potential for hospital rounding.
Performs a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for patient admission assessment diagnosis treatment follow-up and outcome evaluation. Participates in performance improvement research and educational activities.
Job Responsibility
Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations.
Initiates documents and communicates the plan of care and follows up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients.
Writes orders for medications laboratory work and diagnostic tests.
Interprets laboratory and test results.
Confers with attending physicians residents nursing staff and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care.
Upon discharge notes discharge summaries prescriptions and any referrals on patient charts.
Informs patients of the necessary post-discharge care instructions.
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
Bachelors Degree required. Graduate of an accredited (Accreditation Review Committee for Physician Assistant Programs ARC-PA) program required.
Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the New York State Department of Education required.
Current NCCPA Certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required.
Current BLS certification required.
Highly competitive compensation package comprehensive benefits and generous allowances for CME and professional dues/expenses offered.
Vassar BrothersMedical Centeris a 365-bed facility that has served New Yorks Mid-Hudson Valley since 1887. Overlooking the beautiful Hudson River in the city of Poughkeepsie NY Vassar has established centers of excellence in cardiac services cancer care and women and childrens health services. This is an extraordinary time forthe hospitalwith new ACGME-accredited residency programs. Additionally a new state-of-the-art patient pavilion which features all private rooms.
The Hudson Valley boasts a terrific quality of life. From hiking biking and boating to cafes art galleries and local farmers markets this beautiful suburban location offers endless ways to spend your leisure time. Excellent housing and outstanding schools can be found throughout the region. The Mid-Hudson Valley is also home to many fine colleges and universities including Vassar College Bard College Marist College SUNY New Paltz and the Culinary Institute of America. Only 75 minutes north of New York City the area offers easy commuter access to the city via Metro North Rail Road and Amtrak rail lines. Our vibrant cities and picturesque villages interweave culture history and recreation in one of the countrys most livable locations.
About Northwell Health:
Northwell Health cares for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond. We have:
28 hospitals and 18600 aligned physicians
Over 104000 employees
Robust research academic and clinical programs
A culture that values collaboration innovation and physician leadership
For more information or to submit your CV please contact Jennifer Riccardi Physician Recruiter at emailprotected.
We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Salary Range: $105000- $150000. yearly
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Our hospitals, medical practice and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find excellent convenient care, a personalized approach, a connected team, and access to our network of doctors. Find care now.