NYC Health + Hospitals
Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals
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. Work Shifts
8:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION: Physician Assistants are required to serve the needs of Kings County Hospital community of surgical patients working alongside surgical residents and supervised by Attending Surgeons. The primary focus of the physician assistant's work will be in the Pediatric Surgery Division. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Elicits a detailed and accurate history and performs an appropriate physical examination on patients in either an inpatient, outpatient or extended care facility. Develops an assessment and a therapeutic plan and renders ongoing patient care based on this plan in an inpatient and outpatient setting as per protocol under supervision of attending. Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory tests, x‑rays, EKGs, diagnostic procedures and writes prescriptions according to protocols established by the service and in compliance with the New York State Rules and Regulations governing the performance of Physician Assistants. Starts peripheral and central intravenous lines. Assists attending in operating room. Performs other specific procedures, including but not necessarily limited to: drawing blood specimens for testing; blood counts; urinalysis; pap smears; bacteriologic smears; gram stain of sputum and other culturable material(s); vital capacity; administering oxygen; incisions and drainage; wound care and debridement; nasogastric and nasotracheal intubation; gastric analysis; lumbar punctures; routine suturing of lacerations; skin biopsies; placing indwelling arterial catheters and making blood gas determinations; applying and removing casts and traction apparatus; starting I.V. solutions, administering I.V. medications and other therapeutic procedures for which he or she has received specific supervised training and evaluation. Initiates consultations and refers patient for special testing according to hospital protocols. Participates in daily rounds to observe and record pertinent progress of patients, updating and summarizing charts, writing orders and progress notes and notifying the Physician of changes in the patient's condition, when appropriate. Takes appropriate precautions while maintaining patient and staff confidentiality. Take the necessary precaution to ensure patient safety. Leads administrative tasks specific to the Pediatric Surgery Division which include but not limited to: scheduling and follow up clinic practice patients; contacting OR navigator to help plan surgeries and surgery follow-up, collecting/collating data to help support QAPI projects or clinical research. Minimum Qualifications
Current New York State registration as a Physician Assistant; and, Current certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); and, Two years of full time, satisfactory clinical experiences as a Physician Assistant. How To Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job " 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 This role is hired through NYC Health + Hospitals. You will be redirected to the NYC Health + Hospitals career site to complete the application process. JOB DETAILS
$133,900 Position type
Full-Time Department
SURGICAL SERVICE Posted
Jan 22, 2025 LOCATION
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County 451 Clarkson Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11203 ABOUT NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation, annually serving more than a million New Yorkers in more than 70 patient care locations across the city’s five boroughs. Our mission is to care for all, without exception.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
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. Work Shifts
8:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION: Physician Assistants are required to serve the needs of Kings County Hospital community of surgical patients working alongside surgical residents and supervised by Attending Surgeons. The primary focus of the physician assistant's work will be in the Pediatric Surgery Division. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Elicits a detailed and accurate history and performs an appropriate physical examination on patients in either an inpatient, outpatient or extended care facility. Develops an assessment and a therapeutic plan and renders ongoing patient care based on this plan in an inpatient and outpatient setting as per protocol under supervision of attending. Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory tests, x‑rays, EKGs, diagnostic procedures and writes prescriptions according to protocols established by the service and in compliance with the New York State Rules and Regulations governing the performance of Physician Assistants. Starts peripheral and central intravenous lines. Assists attending in operating room. Performs other specific procedures, including but not necessarily limited to: drawing blood specimens for testing; blood counts; urinalysis; pap smears; bacteriologic smears; gram stain of sputum and other culturable material(s); vital capacity; administering oxygen; incisions and drainage; wound care and debridement; nasogastric and nasotracheal intubation; gastric analysis; lumbar punctures; routine suturing of lacerations; skin biopsies; placing indwelling arterial catheters and making blood gas determinations; applying and removing casts and traction apparatus; starting I.V. solutions, administering I.V. medications and other therapeutic procedures for which he or she has received specific supervised training and evaluation. Initiates consultations and refers patient for special testing according to hospital protocols. Participates in daily rounds to observe and record pertinent progress of patients, updating and summarizing charts, writing orders and progress notes and notifying the Physician of changes in the patient's condition, when appropriate. Takes appropriate precautions while maintaining patient and staff confidentiality. Take the necessary precaution to ensure patient safety. Leads administrative tasks specific to the Pediatric Surgery Division which include but not limited to: scheduling and follow up clinic practice patients; contacting OR navigator to help plan surgeries and surgery follow-up, collecting/collating data to help support QAPI projects or clinical research. Minimum Qualifications
Current New York State registration as a Physician Assistant; and, Current certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); and, Two years of full time, satisfactory clinical experiences as a Physician Assistant. How To Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job " 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 This role is hired through NYC Health + Hospitals. You will be redirected to the NYC Health + Hospitals career site to complete the application process. JOB DETAILS
$133,900 Position type
Full-Time Department
SURGICAL SERVICE Posted
Jan 22, 2025 LOCATION
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County 451 Clarkson Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11203 ABOUT NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation, annually serving more than a million New Yorkers in more than 70 patient care locations across the city’s five boroughs. Our mission is to care for all, without exception.
#J-18808-Ljbffr