General Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)

Job Description & Requirements*General Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)StartDate : ASAP Pay Rate : $128000.00 - $155000.

00 *Opportunity Highlights* n* First call provider for the General Surgery Service

• Surgical consultations and admissions from the ED or inpatient areas, as well as follow-up on the established General Surgery consult list
• Assist in pre- and post-operative phase of care to include discharge planning and documentation
• For those patients identified to require subspecialty (e.g. vascular, plastics, thoracic) surgical intervention, the case will be escalated to the supervising senior resident at night and the supervising general surgery attending during the day as well as the accepting subspecialty attending.

A transfer will be requested to Milstein.

First assist in the operating room for daytime cases n*Procedures* n n* Procedures may include soft tissue excisions, central line placement, include blood draw, IV placement, soft tissue debridement, drainage of abscess and other procedures within the scope of the PA training.

The presence of supervision for these procedures will be based on the experience and scope of practice of each PA.

Participation in the general surgery clinic nNewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.*Salary Range*$128,000 - $160,000Required Qualifications1 Year of Surgical Experience n nBachelor’s Degree from an accredited PA program n nCurrent NY State Physician nAssistant licensure req n nNational Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certificationPreferred Qualifications2+ Years of Surgical Experience*Facility Location*From Times Square to Greenwich Village to the Upper East Side, the city that never sleeps is the top destination for healthcare professionals in search of non-stop action and rewarding assignments in the heart of the city.

Whether strolling through Central Park, shopping on Fifth Avenue or watching a Broadway show, New York City offers unforgettable sights, sounds and experiences at every turn! If you want to enjoy a more relaxed pace, you can take an assignment on Long Island.

Rich in history, graced with sweeping sandy beaches and natural beauty, yet within easy commute of the bright lights and big action of New York City, Long Island beckons with its rugged coastline, forests, historic sites and charming seaside villages.

Job Benefits About the Company*Merritt Hawkins, an AMN Healthcare company, is a permanent physician placement service that fills more physician jobs than any other firm.

In addition to being the nation’s leader in physician employment search and consulting services, Merritt Hawkins also recruits and places select allied health professionals.

AMN Healthcare is an EEO / AA / Disability / Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

• Compensation Information : *$128000.0 / Annually - $128000.0 / AnnuallyStarting At : 128000.0 AnnuallyUp To : 155000.0 Annually
30+ days ago