Physician Assistant - Bellevue - Plastic Surgery; NIGHTS

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, it has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. As an integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care.

At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive and where individual skills, ideas, and knowledge are embraced.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Physician Assistant – Bellevue – Plastic Surgery (NIGHTS). In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for provision, coordination, and assurance of comprehensive medical care using sound medical knowledge and pertinent standards of care. The candidate will perform therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures on the designated inpatient or outpatient population and assume delegatory responsibilities assigned by a supervising physician who is privileged as Medical Staff of NYU Langone Health.

• Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, goals, and objectives of the institution, department and clinical service.
• Educates patients and families to facilitate and promote healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns.
• Evaluates treatment and health‑care plans for effectiveness and modifies them 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.
• Displays physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities and membership in professional specialty organizations is desirable.
• Previously demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work cohesively and collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem‑solving, and excellent critical‑thinking skills.
• Previous experience as a physician assistant or physician‑assistant fellowship experience is preferred.
• At least 2 years of clinical rotation in various medical, surgical, and other specialty areas.
• Coordinates the 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 quality and performance improvement.
• Serves as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals.
• Maintains PA board certification.
• Maintains annual CME requirement for re‑appointment and privileging.
• Maintains current expertise in area of practice.
• Promotes own professional growth and development in the 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…