NYC Health Hospitals | Physician Assistant L II | new ...

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: DescriptionPurpose of Position:In this role, the successful candidate's primary focus will be to see patients in the emergency room with chest pain and heart failure that could be considered for early discharge from the ED utilizing expedited cardiac testing and medical therapy. The candidate will conduct clinical assessment, provide same day stress testing, coronary CTA or rapid diuresis (for HF patients) in order to expedite flow and discharges from ED. The candidate(s) will also support the cardiac noninvasive diagnostic lab and liaison with Radiology for coronary CT angiographyExamples of Typical Tasks:Assess low and intermediate risk chest pain patients in the ED and provide support to coordinate and prepare patient for prompt coronary CTA with radiology or stress testing in diagnostic cardiologyInitiate expedited diuresis of heart failure patients eligible for discharge from EDSupport clinical activities in diagnostic cardiology suitePerform bubble studies to evaluate cardiac shuntsPerform Definity contrast studies (IV injection) for echocardiogramsEnhance safety of the diagnostic suiteRespond to patients who decompensate during stress tests / PFTs / tilt table testingParticipates in the development of policy, education, evaluation and management of clinical personnel and other administrative responsibilities as assigned.Participates in Departmental PI and QA established dress guidelines.Attends departmental and hospital required education and trainingCompletes electronic documentation as per Hospital policyAttends departmental and hospital required training/educational classes.Responsible for maintaining necessary CMEAdheres to all Hospital Mandated education, In-service and recredentialing processPerforms these duties and responsibilities with a deep commitment to human dignity, respect and basic human rights expands this commitment to all working relationships with patients, visitors and fellow employees.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.Department PreferencesExperience in Cardiology services preferredIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" buttonNYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs

Created: 2024-11-27