Physician Assistant Bellevue Medical Psychiatry Service

Overview

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant for Bellevue
- Inpatient Psychiatry.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Physician Assistant
- Bellevue
- Inpatient Psychiatry. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for provision, coordination, and assurance of comprehensive medical care using sound medical knowledge and pertinent standards of care, performing therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures on the designated inpatient or outpatient population, and assuming delegatory responsibilities assigned by supervising physician 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 rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the 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, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities; membership in professional specialty organizations desirable.
• Facilitates group processes and works collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication, creative problem solving and strong critical thinking.
• Has previous experience as a physician assistant or physician assistant fellowship experience (preferred).
• At least 2 years of clinical rotation in various medical, surgical and other specialty areas.
• Coordinates implementation of clinical research studies or clinical trials, including patient screening, enrollment and data collection.
• Monitors and trends the cost effectiveness of the position relative to service performance indicators.
• Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
• Works collaboratively with nursing and other disciplines in the development and implementation of clinical studies within the area of expertise.
• Uses evidence-based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes within the designated service.
• Participates in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for quality and performance improvement.
• Serves as a clinical expert and resource for education of peers and other health professionals.
• Maintains PA board certification and annual CME requirement for re-appointment and privileging; maintains current expertise in area of practice.
• Promotes own professional growth and development in the clinical role.
• Functions as a respectful member of the health care team and participates in designated activities related to professional physician assistant practice standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organization s core values and incorporates them into responsibilities.
• Facilitates patient throughput and efficient processes during admission and discharge; ensures continuity of care across the continuum of services (e.g., home care, other facilities, MD appointments).
• Provides consultation about the therapeutic regimen to the nursing staff responsible for patient care in the hospital setting.
• Works with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, house staff, other disciplines and ancillary services.
• Participates in development and revision of interdisciplinary and hospital standards, patient and family education materials relevant to area of practice.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care for groups of patients and communicates with families.
• Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols, pathways, and other means.
• Additional Position Specific Responsibilities:
  Physician Assistants at the Hyperbaric and Advanced Wound Healing Center may have additional duties as outlined in the center's policy.

• Physician Assistant Bachelor's Degree (BA-PA).
• Current New York State Physician Assistant License.
• NCCPA Board Certification.
• Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association.

• Physician Assistant Lic-NYS
• National Certification as Physician Assistant
• Basic Life Support Certification

• Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS, PALS) through the American Heart Association or Neonatal…