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Join Our Team as a Physician Assistant II at YNHHS!
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Are you a skilled Physician Assistant looking for an exciting opportunity to excel in patient care? Join us at Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS), where we prioritize excellence, collaboration, and patient-centric care. As a Senior Physician Assistant II, you’ll be an integral part of our dynamic team, working in various practice settings to deliver exceptional diagnostic and therapeutic care.
Responsibilities:
- Clinical Care
- Provide comprehensive assessment, triage, and management of patient needs across inpatient, ambulatory, and outpatient settings.
- Collaborate closely with attending physicians to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Perform physical examinations, order diagnostic tests, manage treatment plans, and prescribe medications within scope of practice and institutional guidelines.
- Serve as a vital member of the surgical team, offering assistance in operative cases when applicable.
- Respond promptly to emergency situations within YNHHS parameters.
- Patient Education & Psychosocial Support
- Educate patients and their families on care instructions, treatment plans, and available resources.
- Offer compassionate psychosocial support to patients and their loved ones.
- Information Management
- Ensure accurate and secure documentation of patient information in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
- Quality Management
- Uphold the highest standards of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, and patient care.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements and standards.
- Professional Development
- Engage in ongoing projects to enhance professional competency.
- Serve as a clinical resource for new staff and participate in service-specific orientations.
- Actively contribute to research and quality assurance initiatives.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a PA, with at least 6 months within YNHHS.
- Endorsed for promotion via the APP Career Ladder process.
Licensure:
- Active PA Certification by the NCCPA.
- Connecticut State Physician Assistant License.
- ACLS/BLS Certified.
- DEA License (when indicated).
- PALS Certification (when indicated for pediatric care).
- NRP Certification (when indicated for neonatal care).
Additional Information:
- This Greenwich-based position offers a schedule of 4 x 10 hour days.
- Preference for candidates with robotic experience in the OR and/or urologic experience of at least one year.
- New graduates or those with less experience are also encouraged to apply.
Join us in delivering excellence in patient care and professional development at YNHHS! Apply today to embark on a rewarding career journey with us.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Clinic
- Outpatient
Medical specialties:
- Surgery
- Urology
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Work Location: In person
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