Physician Assistant

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

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.

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Purpose of Position:

Provide comprehensive patient care in a fast-paced environment with physician supervision. Performs physical examinations, generates differential diagnoses, interprets test results, and assists with and performs procedures in the emergency department. Will be adept at providing patient education and coordinating follow-up care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a wide presentation of a variety of acute and chronic health problems & psychiatric disorders.
• Evaluate and manage patients with acute illnesses/injuries in a fast-paced, dynamic emergency department environment.
• Assist with and performance of procedures which may include: cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation and cardioversion, peripheral and central venous access, intraosseous access, lumbar punctures, arthrocentesis, incision & drainage of abscesses, chest tubes, wound management and laceration repair, airway management, nasogastric tube placement, fracture/ dislocation reduction and splinting, and foreign body removal.
• Develop proficiency in the use of healthcare information technologies including computerized physician order entry (CPOE) and electronic medical record (EMR) review and documentation.
• Obtain accurate medical histories, perform physical examinations, generate differential diagnoses and overall assessments & plans for patient management.
• Interpret lab results, ECGs, and review imaging and radiology reports.

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.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the “Apply Now” button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:

Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center Human Resources Department 234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street), 2nd Floor, Annex Bronx, NY 10451 Attn: Recruitment Unit

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