Per diem PA or NP Outpatient HemeOnc

Overview

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system focused on quality and patient outcomes. The organization operates across 6 inpatient locations, the Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida, with revenue of $14.2 billion and a research enterprise with over $1 billion in active NIH awards.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a per diem PA or NP - Outpatient Heme/Onc. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for provision, coordination, and assurance of comprehensive medical care using sound medical knowledge and standards of care, performing therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures for the designated inpatient or outpatient population, and assuming delegatory responsibilities assigned by supervising physician and privileged as Medical Staff of NYU Langone Health.

• Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of the institution, department and clinical service.
• Educates patient and family to facilitate and promote healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns.
• Evaluates treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modifies per clinical standards and practice protocols.
• Performs delegated clinical duties effectively and efficiently.
• Practices as a member of the allied health staff according to the Medical Staff rules, bylaws, and delineation of privileges.
• Prescribes medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol.
• Prescribes in-patient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
• Maintains physical stamina, dexterity, and acuity to perform responsibilities; membership in professional specialty organizations desirable.
• Facilitates group processes and works collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Prior experience as a physician assistant or physician assistant fellowship is preferred; at least 2 years of clinical rotation in medical, surgical, and other specialty areas.
• Coordinates implementation of clinical research studies or clinical trials, including patient screening, enrollment, and data collection.
• Monitors cost effectiveness and efficiency indicators for the service.
• Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols; works with nursing and other disciplines on clinical studies.
• Uses evidence-based health care literature to advise and support practice changes within the service.
• Participates in development and monitoring of patient outcomes for quality and performance improvement.
• Serves as a clinical expert and resource for education of peers and health professionals.
• Maintains PA board certification and annual CME requirements for re-appointment and privileging; maintains current expertise in practice area.
• Promotes professional growth and development; functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
• Participates in designated activities related to professional physician assistant practice standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of organization core values and incorporates them into responsibilities.
• Facilitates patient throughput and efficient processes during admission and discharge; ensures continuity of care across services.
• Provides consultation to nursing staff on therapeutic regimens in hospital settings; maintains timely communication with family and other disciplines.
• Participates in development and revision of interdisciplinary and hospital standards and patient/family education materials as relevant to practice area.
• Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols and pathways.
• Additional Position Specific Responsibilities:
  At the Hyperbaric and Advanced Wound Healing Center, additional duties may be assigned as outlined in the Role of the Physician Assistant policy for the Hyperbaric Center.

To qualify you must have a Physician Assistant Bachelor’s Degree (BA-PA); current New York State Physician Assistant License; NCCPA Board Certification; and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Physician Assistant Lic-NYS, National Certification, Basic Life Support Certification.

Advanced Life Support certifications (ACLS, PALS) or Neonatal Resuscitation Certification (NRP) may be required based on privileges; membership in pertinent professional organizations is preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides extensive benefits and wellness programs to support staff and their families, including a comprehensive benefits package and resources for career development and life stages.

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