Physician Assistant

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals

Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M

Purpose:

The Physician Assistant (Psych PA) Fellow works under the direction of the Department Chair / Associate Chair / Director of Nursing and clinical supervision of an attending psychiatrist. The Fellow works collaboratively with Behavioral Health services and disciplines to assess, diagnose, and implement comprehensive psychiatric care and treatment for patients within the Adult Behavioral Health Unit at South Brooklyn Health. This role is intended to support clinical staff in providing evidence based psychiatric care and to foster the Fellows clinical and professional development within a multidisciplinary behavioral health setting.

Specific

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Physician Assistant (Psych PA) is charged with and responsible for:

• Perform psychiatric assessments and mental status examinations of adult psychiatric patients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with attending psychiatrists and the multidisciplinary team.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on psychiatric and medical studies.
• Manage and prescribe psychotropic medications, assess clinical responses, and monitor for adverse effects.
• Participate in crisis intervention and behavioral health deescalation within a trauma informed and recovery oriented framework.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely medical records.
• Engage patients and families in patient centered treatment planning and education.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, staff meetings, and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in clinical training, supervision, and continuing education to build expertise in psychiatric care.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and other disciplines to support a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of clinical practice and role.

• Current New York State registration as a Physician Assistant;
• Current limited permit issued by New York State to practice as a Physician Assistant.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities

$127,617

Position type:
Full-Time

Department: INPATIENT BEHAVIOR HEALTH G9E

Posted:
Jul 15, 2025

NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health, Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital

2601 Ocean Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11235

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation, annually serving more than a million New Yorkers in more than 70 patient care locations across the city’s five boroughs. Our mission is to care for all, without exception.