Physician Assistant - Second Assist

How you move is why we’re here. ®
Now more than ever.

Get back to what you need and love to do.

The possibilities are endless...

 

Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize

 the abundant opportunities for growth and success.

 

If this describes you then let’s talk!

 

HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise

 

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Ambulatory Surgery - Second Assist

Full Time

 

Be apart of the # 1 hospital for Orthopedics and # 2 in Rheumatology in the United States!

 

Overview:

We are currently looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to be an integral member of our Ambulatory Surgery department.

 

Your focus will be - the delivery of the world's best patient care! Achieving our mission of improving mobility and quality of life for patients commands excellence every day.

 

As an essential member of our interdisciplinary team, you will support a wide range of surgical and medical care for our diverse patient population. You will complete accurate patient histories and examinations, serve as Second Assistant to surgeons in the operating room, and order and administer parenteral medicines, bolus doses and transfusions upon request by your supervising physician. Your duties will also entail conducting outpatient evaluations, following up on surgical patients, and ensuring patient safety with assistive devices.

 

Advanced Practice Provider, APRN or PA Full- Time, Operative

 

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) is a full-time Operative position. Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) APPs are committed to personalized, high-quality healthcare and are held to the same legal and ethical standards of care as physicians and surgeons. Autonomously, and in collaboration with healthcare professionals and other individuals, the APP provides a full range of primary, acute, and specialty healthcare services, including:

 

This NP or PA position is based at the main hospital in the Upper East Side of Manhattan (New York, NY). This is a full-time position, working 4 shifts a week 7a-5p 

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• First or Second assisting in sports and arthroplasty service OR.
• Ordering, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-ray.
• Prescribing medications and other treatments
• Managing patients' overall care developing individualized plan of care

This position requires a motivated APRN or PA who can function autonomously within established practice protocols and a collaborative agreement.

 

 

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited PA program. Masters preferred. Current NYS Physician Assistant license and registration. NCCPA board certification

• DEA
• BLS/ACLS certification
• experience with an EMR (preferably Epic)

 

or

 

Master’s degree from an accredited school of nursing. Current NYS License as a Nurse Practitioner and RN. Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner. RNFA preferred. The Nurse Practitioner is required to enroll in RNFA program within 6 months of employment. The NP, without an RNFA license, must have 2 years of operating room experience at HSS.

• DEA
• BLS/ACLS certification
• experience with an EMR (preferably Epic)

 

Essential Qualifications:

• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence others are essential
• Proactive and outstanding decision-making abilities
• Ability to work with varied members of the medical team (surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, etc)

Hospital for Special Surgery offers a unique work environment, diverse job types and extraordinary career opportunities. HSS encourages and supports professional growth and development, recognizes individual contributions, and offers unique and highly competitive compensation packages. This is how we attract and retain highly skilled professionals, renowned for their leadership and vision in clinical care, teaching, research & development.

 

Founded in 1863, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is a world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology and rehabilitation. In the most recent U.S. News & World Report “American’s Best Hospitals” issue, HSS ranks #1 in orthopedics and #2 in rheumatology. In addition, the American Nurses Credentialing Center has honored HSS with three consecutive designations of Magnet® recognition. HSS has one of the lowest infection rates in the country.

 

HSS physicians are team doctors for the New York Mets, New York Giants, New York Knicks, New York Liberty, and New York Red Bulls. HSS is the Official Hospital of The PGA of America, New York Road Runners for the ING New York City Marathon, St. John’s Athletics, CUNY Athletic Conference, and other professional and college teams. HSS has been designated as the first National Medical Center of the United States Olympic Committee’s National Medical Network.

 

Hospital for Special Surgery is located in New York City and online at www.hss.edu

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#Pay - $132,314 - $154,964
USD $132,314.00/Yr.
USD $154,964.00/Yr.