Full Job Description
Hospital for Special Surgery, #1 in Orthopedics for the last 14 years, is currently looking for a Full Time Physician Assistant. Dr. Ranawat is an orthopedic surgeon and specialist in sports injuries of the hip, knee and shoulder. The position consists of seeing patients for initial and follow-up visits, office work and OR.
The PA will serve as a primary assistant to the doctor. Duties will include clinical evaluation of patients in the office, counseling patients and their families regarding proposed surgical procedures as well as addressing pre-and post-operative patient questions and concerns, and surgical first assist role in the operating room. There are no weekend shifts or overnight call, however, effective communication with the outpatient staff and inpatient hospital teams is essential. The PA will interact closely with office staff, other PAs, patients and families to be an integral part of providing a high level of clinical care and service.
Please note: this job requires on-site work at both NJ and NYC campuses.
Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited PA program, current NYS and NJ PA License, BLS/ACLS certification and NCCPA board certification are required.
Also, the candidate must have a current Infection Control Certification and have completed a child abuse recognition course. The PA must have excellent communication skills and be a team player. Surgical experience or training is preferred.
Other Requirements: #LI-Onsite Pay Range – Minimum: USD $173,566.74/Yr. Pay Range – Maximum: USD $196,216.74/Yr.