Physician Assistant-Interventional Cardiology; Cardiac Cath Lab

Overview

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. 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.

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Physician Assistant-Interventional Cardiology (Cardiac Cath Lab). The Physician Assistant will provide care to patients in the Department and in the subspecialties as needed. The Physician Assistant will follow established standards, procedures, and practices, and give specific patient care directions to nursing and other staff.

• Practices within the scope of delineated privileges.
• Provide direct care to individuals and families consistent with the philosophy of Lutheran Medical Center and the departmental/institutional goals, including safety, well-being of patients and visitors, and maintenance of patient rights and confidentiality.
• Provide diagnostic and assessment services to patients in the Department of Surgery utilizing a problem-solving approach: obtain a detailed history and perform physical examinations; consider age, growth, and developmental stage when assessing, treating, and caring for patients; write appropriate orders after consulting with a physician; implement a therapeutic regime or protocol; monitor the patient s response; notify the attending physician of changes;
  
  consult specialists for complex cases.
• Documentation of all patient encounters including assessment and progress notes, treatment rendered, patient teaching, follow-up, and referrals.
• Maintain required unit records, reports, and statistics necessary for administrative purposes and reimbursement, including discharge summaries.
• Evaluation and management of critical care patients.
• Perform emergency life-saving procedures in the absence of a physician.
• Participate in rounds with the attending staff and house staff on assigned patients.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and families in the physical and emotional transitions of admissions, care, and discharge.
• Provide preventive health services including counseling and teaching in health maintenance and problem-related areas.
• Participate in activities relating to Quality Improvement and committees as appropriate.
• Attend all scheduled departmental meetings/conferences.
• Be on call during non-working hours to assist attendings in urgent or emergent situations/procedures.
• Direct, instruct, and evaluate activities of P.A. and medical students as appropriate.
• Participate in activities fostering professional growth and maintenance of certification.

To qualify you must have a Bachelor s or master s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Currently Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of New York. ACLS through the American Heart Association. At least 1 year of relevant experience required.

Required Licenses: Physician Assistant Lic-NYS, National Certification as Physician Assistant, Basic Life Support Certification

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. 1 year of applicable job experience preferred.

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

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn 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.

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Workplace discrimination is illegal. 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 $ - $203,619 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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