Physician Assistant - NICU
New York, New York, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Family Practice/Primary Care
Salary Up to $169,744 yearly
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 6/21/24

Overview

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Physician Assistant to the Neonatology group at NYC Health + Hospitals/ Harlem. The Hospital is part of the NYC Health + Hospitals System (NYCHHC). Harlem Hospital Center is a designated Level 1 Trauma Center and is recognized for providing centers of excellence in the areas of Bariatric Surgery, Breast Imaging and Sexual Assault Forensics. Our teams provide services for nearly 213,000 outpatient visits, more than 83,000 emergency room visits and over 13,000 inpatient admissions annually.

The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Columbia University Medical Center To maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Opportunity Details

The NICU Physician Assistant provides primary care to neonates including premature babies who need specific care due to a diverse range of disorders and abnormalities.

  • Adheres and conforms to all hospital and departmental guidelines, policies and procedures.
  • Taking care of the newborn in incubators.
  • Responsible for giving acute medical care to these infants especially in the absence of the doctor
  • Conducting lumbar punctures.
  • Insertion of intravenous lines securely.
  • Providing guidance and information to members of the neonatal team.
  • Provides parents on the appropriate methods via which they can care for newborn babies.
  • Counseling doctors and patients.
  • Provides round the clock supervision and care to infants.
  • All other duties as required by the department.

Qualifications

  • NYS License as a Physician Assistant
  • Leve III NICU experience preferred

Exceptional Benefits Include:

  • Competitive compensation package

  • 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contribution starting day one

  • Choice of a three tiered, starting at FREE medical plans starting day one

  • Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage starting day one

  • Generous paid time off program

  • CME days and dollars

  • Eligibility for loan forgiveness through the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center

  • Salary Range: $127,308 - $169,744

The Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY), a tax-exempt organization affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals, is one of the largest physician groups in New York State and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who serve seven of New York City’s public hospitals, numerous public health community-based practices, and the city’s Correctional Health Service.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (“PAGNY”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

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