Physician Assistant L II

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.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.Work Shifts9:00 A.M - 5:30 P.MJob DescriptionSUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The bariatric PA in this role with provide perioperative and weight loss management of bariatric patients in collaboration with our existing bariatric staff in the outpatient setting.The bariatric PA will provide first robotic assist in the operating room after training and approval.The bariatric PA will round on inpatient bariatric patients and provide post-op care including nursing orders, discharge. This will be in conjunction with the surgical residents.Bariatric PA will preop patients for day of surgery.The bariatric PA will participate in quality bariatric meetings were patient safety, surgical quality of care, case volume, and department protocols will be discussed.The bariatric PA may be asked to do other tasks outside of the Bariatrics Division but within the Department of Surgery. These tasks may include: assisting with other trauma and general surgery clinics, operative procedures, patient rounding or consults all as the need arises.The bariatric PA may be asked to participate in QAPI projects and other tasks to maintain Quality Assurance and Patient Safety.Minimum Qualifications1. Current New York State registration as a Physician Assistant; and, 2. Current certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); and, 3. Two years of full time, satisfactory clinical experiences as a Physician Assistant.If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" 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.Multiple employee discounts programs.Vacancy Control Board NumberVCB #: KIN-07222024-0111

Created: 2025-02-23