Physician Assistant - Emergency Department - Full Time
NYU Langone Hospitals, Suffolk, VA, United States
Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Physician Assistant – Emergency Department, Full Time – NSG‑Emergency Department‑APP – 7a‑7p / 7. In this role, the successful candidate joins the Physician Assistant Service focused on providing quality, professional, cost‑effective health care to all patients at NYULH—Suffolk. Physician assistants practice medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician, performing a broad range of medical services. The PA is permitted to provide any service within their scope of training/skills delegated by the supervising physician or a physician approved by the Credentials Committee, and within the scope of practice of the physician. PAs provide care for in‑ and out‑patients primarily in‑house, including the Emergency Department, Pre‑Admission Testing, the operating room, Employee Health, Psych Care, and pediatrics.
Job Responsibilities
Introduces/identifies self as a physician assistant
Performs initial assessment/history and physical examination
Orders and interprets tests/results (lab, radiology, EKG, etc.) based on patient need
Documents care in the chart in accordance with hospital policy & procedure
Formulates diagnoses
Formulates and implements treatment plan
Consults with physician when required based on patient’s condition
Reassesses patients
Orders, applies, removes, reapplies restraints
Provides emergency medical care including Code 64 management
Triages patients – ED only
Performs trauma assessment/reassessment (Trauma Team only)
Legibly documents in patient chart, departmental forms, and any other hospital forms all pertinent patient information following departmental and hospital policies
Documents any patient or family education on the hospital patient and family education form
All orders and entries dated and timed
Level of documentation matches severity of situation
Results of tests ordered documented
Procedure notes completed
Follow‑up/consultation with physician documented
Verbal/telephone orders signed, dated, and timed by end of shift
Billing forms completed fully and submitted – house only
Discharge instructions written and given – ED only
Explains procedure to patient/family
Uses sterile technique
Performs procedures following accepted standards of care – IVs, Foley cath, NGT, CVL removal, etc.
Suturing technique, suture selection, etc.
Splinting technique – ED only
Assists in surgery technique – OR credentialed only
Performs CAT scan/MRI injections
Demonstrates positive service excellence/customer satisfaction, positive attitude towards change, effective time management, positive communication skills, the ability to constructively give and accept feedback, and solid problem‑solving skills
Demonstrates medical, technical, and personal skills to assess, reassess, & manage patients
Knows one’s limitations and seeks help if needed
Demonstrates the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail
Works as team member in multidisciplinary manner
Maintains knowledge of current trends and techniques in the field by reading appropriate journals, books and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences and the like; assists in inter‑ and intra‑departmental instruction
Abides by all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations
Answers pages immediately (unless busy) using name and title – house only
Participates in performance assessment and improvement studies
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (or its predecessor)
Current NCCPA certification
Current New York State license as Registered Physician Assistant
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
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk 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.
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk 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.
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk 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 $138,710.13 - $152,318.13 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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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Physician Assistant – Emergency Department, Full Time – NSG‑Emergency Department‑APP – 7a‑7p / 7. In this role, the successful candidate joins the Physician Assistant Service focused on providing quality, professional, cost‑effective health care to all patients at NYULH—Suffolk. Physician assistants practice medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician, performing a broad range of medical services. The PA is permitted to provide any service within their scope of training/skills delegated by the supervising physician or a physician approved by the Credentials Committee, and within the scope of practice of the physician. PAs provide care for in‑ and out‑patients primarily in‑house, including the Emergency Department, Pre‑Admission Testing, the operating room, Employee Health, Psych Care, and pediatrics.
Job Responsibilities
Introduces/identifies self as a physician assistant
Performs initial assessment/history and physical examination
Orders and interprets tests/results (lab, radiology, EKG, etc.) based on patient need
Documents care in the chart in accordance with hospital policy & procedure
Formulates diagnoses
Formulates and implements treatment plan
Consults with physician when required based on patient’s condition
Reassesses patients
Orders, applies, removes, reapplies restraints
Provides emergency medical care including Code 64 management
Triages patients – ED only
Performs trauma assessment/reassessment (Trauma Team only)
Legibly documents in patient chart, departmental forms, and any other hospital forms all pertinent patient information following departmental and hospital policies
Documents any patient or family education on the hospital patient and family education form
All orders and entries dated and timed
Level of documentation matches severity of situation
Results of tests ordered documented
Procedure notes completed
Follow‑up/consultation with physician documented
Verbal/telephone orders signed, dated, and timed by end of shift
Billing forms completed fully and submitted – house only
Discharge instructions written and given – ED only
Explains procedure to patient/family
Uses sterile technique
Performs procedures following accepted standards of care – IVs, Foley cath, NGT, CVL removal, etc.
Suturing technique, suture selection, etc.
Splinting technique – ED only
Assists in surgery technique – OR credentialed only
Performs CAT scan/MRI injections
Demonstrates positive service excellence/customer satisfaction, positive attitude towards change, effective time management, positive communication skills, the ability to constructively give and accept feedback, and solid problem‑solving skills
Demonstrates medical, technical, and personal skills to assess, reassess, & manage patients
Knows one’s limitations and seeks help if needed
Demonstrates the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail
Works as team member in multidisciplinary manner
Maintains knowledge of current trends and techniques in the field by reading appropriate journals, books and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences and the like; assists in inter‑ and intra‑departmental instruction
Abides by all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations
Answers pages immediately (unless busy) using name and title – house only
Participates in performance assessment and improvement studies
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (or its predecessor)
Current NCCPA certification
Current New York State license as Registered Physician Assistant
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
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk 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.
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk 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.
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk 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 $138,710.13 - $152,318.13 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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