Physician Assistant / Surgery - Orthopedics / New York / Locum Tenens / Physician Assistant

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Regular Full time

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What you will be doing

Position : Physician Assistant

Employer : Hospital for Special Surgery

Locations :

31 Blachley Road, Stamford, CT 06902

535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021

523 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021

Position Description :

Provide clinical consultation, assessment, and management to patients in HSS locations located in Stamford, Connecticut and New York City. Conduct outpatient evaluation, treatment and follow-up of surgical patients as directed by the supervising physician. Provide pre- and post-operative and discharge education to patients and family members with regards to safety issues when applicable (e.g., medication, post-operative precautions, use of equipment, etc.). Review / interpret patient imaging and lab results; communicate results to patients and provide follow-up treatment and education. Communicate effectively and appropriately when educating patient / family in regard to their medical condition and / or hospital course. Document progress patient has made toward desired outcomes. Utilize the computerized order communication system, including transcription of medical orders, retrieval of test results and documentation of results. May assist surgeon in operating room. Work week split between HSS Stamford, CT and New York City locations.

Minimum Requirements :

Master?s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program and 2 years of experience as a Physician Assistant. Must have 2 years of experience with all of the following : Orthopedic Surgical experience; & First line post-operative care experience. Licensure : Must have CT and NY physician assistant licenses. Certifications Required : Infection Control Certification; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification; BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant certification.

Salary Offered : The salary range for this position is $151,000 - $215,342 / year.

In addition, this position will be eligible for additional bene?ts consistent with the role. The salary of the ?nalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to : scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation.

To Apply : Use Apply link or send resume and cover letter to HRServices@hss.edu and reference Physician Assistant 18609.00179.

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