Physician Assistant L II

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The facility has earned numerous Center of Excellence designations, accreditation, and recognition for its renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, regional Stroke Center, Snakebite Treatment Center, Breast Health Center, Bariatric Surgery Center, and Cancer Service. The facility also offers the region's only multi-person hyperbaric chamber, allowing up to nine patients to dive together at one time. Jacobi's Ambulatory Care Pavilion is a stunning complement to its inpatient acute care, allowing staff to provide patients with high-quality service in a modern, state-of-the-art environment. 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. Check us out online: Job Description Purpose of Position: Provides care in the Department of Radiology. Examples of Typical Tasks: Provide patient care in the department of radiology. Work Collaboratively with the director of cardiothoracic radiology, director of interventional radiology, and chair of radiology. Communicate effectively with radiology team members and referring departments. Obtain patient consults, histories, physical examinations, and follow-up clinical care. Obtain Informed consent from patient or responsible party. Order and/or administer radiologic contrast (ie for CT, MRI, ultrasound). Order pertinent tests and therapeutic/medications including writing prescriptions. Provide pre-end post-procedural instructions to patients or their representative. Select pertinent radiology protocols for radiologic studies/procedures. Maintain clinical records in medical records for patient encounters. Monitor heart rate and administer rate control medications prior to coronary CT angiograms to ensure the study is done effectively and in a timely manner. Perform and assist radiologists with interventional radiological procedures in accordance with established state guidelines and within limitations of departmental credentialing, after documentation of procedure experience. Perform image-guided PICC and midline placement, repositioning, and removal: image-guided paracentesis or thoracentesis. Serve as first assist in radiological procedures when radiology residents or fellow are not available. May have on-call duties for interventional radiology consults based on department's future need. Participate in inter-disciplinary meetings to improve patient care, quality, safety, and throughput. Maintain board certification, state license, DEA certification, radiation safety learning modules, and state/board CME requirements Minimum Qualifications 1. 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. Department Preferences Experience in Cardiology services preferred 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 If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to: North Bronx Health Network Human Resources Department 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Staff House Building, Room 101 Bronx, NY 10461 Attn: Recruitment Unit Fax: 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

Created: 2024-11-05