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.

8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Under supervision of an assigned Attending Physician, the Physician Assistant will support Primary Care Providers (PCPs) in the care of a continuity panel of the PCPs patients with an emphasis on health care maintenance and completion of prior authorization requests.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Health Care Maintenance: Counsel and advise patients, order, and facilitate health care maintenance tests, including but not limited to age-appropriate cancer screenings and immunizations.
• Complete Prior Authorizations: Process prior authorizations for medications, imaging studies, durable medical equipment and other items at the direction of the PCP.
• Provide Medical Services: Deliver medical services within the scope of approved privileges, including but not limited to:
  • Eliciting a detailed and accurate history and performing an appropriate physical examination;
  • Reviewing all pertinent EHR data;
  • Developing assessments and therapeutic plans, and reviewing ongoing patient care;
  • Initiating consultations and referrals;
  • Instructing and counseling patients, families, and significant others about preventative care, medical problems, treatments, medications, and other primary care issues using, as appropriate, motivational interviewing skills;
• Counseling and guiding patients/families to develop favorable attitudes toward healthcare, healthcare maintenance, and encourage practices that promote health and well-being.
• Assist in medically-based patient communication, via MyChart, telephone, or in-person, as needed including but not limited to, answering patient medical advice questions and following-up results with patients of the PCP.
• Deliver Superior Customer Service: Provide compassionate care for patients, families, caregivers, and community partners.
• Collaborate Effectively: Consistently work well with team members, contribute a positive attitude, and support a collaborative work environment to drive collective success.
• Document Patient Contact: Record all patient interactions in the EHR in a timely manner.
• Communicate with Collaborating Provider(s): Advise collaborating providers of emergent and non-emergent situations that may require follow-up.
• Participate in Orientation and Skills Development: Engage in departmental and/or divisional orientation and the skills development of new staff as required at NYC Health + Hospitals.
• Perform Technical Skills: Demonstrate a thorough understanding and execution of technical skills appropriate to the diagnosis and treatment of disease within established protocols.
• Maintain Performance Standards: Demonstrate a consistent level of performance and productivity.
• Follow Policies and Protocols: Adhere to NYC Health + Hospitals and facility-specific policies and protocols (including but not limited to policies on clinical workflows and human resources).
• Meet Compliance Standards: Fulfill all compliance standards and requirements (including but not limited to annual physical assessments, fraud and HIPAA training, other required training, and fire drill participation).
• Maintain Credentials: Ensure that credentials are kept current.
• Participate in Meetings: Engage in departmental meetings, team meetings, interdisciplinary or community committees, as well as Peer Review and Performance Improvement meetings and activities as required.
• Work Environment: Work in-person or remotely as determined by the supervisor.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as needed.

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