Physician Assistant L II

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

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

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The bariatric PA in this role with provide perioperative and weight loss management of bariatric patients in collaboration with our existing bariatric staff in the outpatient setting.
• The bariatric PA will provide first robotic assist in the operating room after training and approval.
• The bariatric PA will round on inpatient bariatric patients and provide post-op care including nursing orders, discharge. This will be in conjunction with the surgical residents.
• Bariatric PA will preop patients for day of surgery.
• The bariatric PA will participate in quality bariatric meetings were patient safety, surgical quality of care, case volume, and department protocols will be discussed.
• The bariatric PA may be asked to do other tasks outside of the Bariatrics Division but within the Department of Surgery. These tasks may include: assisting with other trauma and general surgery clinics, operative procedures, patient rounding or consults all as the need arises.
• The bariatric PA may be asked to participate in QAPI projects and other tasks to maintain Quality Assurance and Patient Safety

1. 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.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the “Apply Now” button.

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.