Physician Assistant

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. Metropolitan delivers high quality health services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, without exception. Since its founding in 1875, the hospital has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States. Metropolitan is a part of the NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country.

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 OF POSITION Under the supervision of an assigned attending Physician, performs diagnostic and therapeutic tasks and renders varied medical services to provide comprehensive patient care in HHC hospitals, NFFC’s and long-term care facilities. Provides clinical instruction to health professionals and nursing students rotating on the service, may be involved in research activities performed by the service, and works closely with other Physician Assistants on the service. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists and collaborates in the development of programs goals and objectives; provides sound guidance and advice on residency program issues. Assists in compliance with current guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Gradual Medical Education (ACGME), the RRC, and applicable specialty boards. Coordinates the day-to-day operations of the department’s residency program for residents and attendings. Under the guidance of the Residency Program Director and Residency Coordinator, ensures timely submission of completed House Staff appointment applications to the Metropolitan hospital center. The incumbent assists in maintaining rotation schedules and grand round appointments for staff, as well as maintains accurate records of current and past residents, and the monitoring of the Resident Duty Hours. Examples of Typical Tasks:

1. Orients new Physician Assistants to major duties and to the Clinical Policies and Procedures of the particular service or department. 2. Participates in chart audits and other Quality Assurance activities for the department or service. 3. Participates in lectures to staff Physician Assistants for ongoing medical education and in the training of health care professionals or nursing students if present on the service. 4. Participates in research activities of department, service or supervising Physician when appropriate.

1. Current New York State registration as a Physician Assistant; or 2. Current limited permit issued by New York State to practice as a Physician Assistant.

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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