Physician Assistant - NICU

Job Description

Overview

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City. PAGNY people do more than diagnose and treat; we uplift the spirits and dignity of patients because we love what we do, and it shows. PAGNY is committed to recruiting and retaining productive and enthusiastic physicians and promotes our health professionals’ wellness.

PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), the largest public health system in the United States. Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health (formerly Coney Island Hospital), located in Southern Brooklyn, accommodates more than 250,000 outpatient visits, more than 89,000 emergency room visits, and with 371 beds, more than 15,000 inpatient admissions annually. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Medical Center and New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in order to maintain its high standards of healthcare delivery.

Responsibilities

PAGNY is seeking a part time Physician Assistant (benefit eligible position) for weekend (Saturday and Sunday) coverage(12 hr shifts) of our Neonatology Division at South Brooklyn Hospital:

Duties Include:

Present along with attending physician for all deliveries

Assist with all neonatal resuscitations

Attend to all well-babies in the mother-baby unit

Assist/write notes for evaluations of all neonates for clearance for weekend discharges

Provide additional coverage support to the NICU when needed

Qualifications

Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program

BLS/ACLS certification

NYS License Required

NCCPA Certification Required

Level II NICU Preferred

Cultural sensitivity to a diverse and under-served patient population

Must have proven ability to work in a team environment

Benefits include:

Competitive compensation package

10% 401K company contribution after one year of service

Choice of a three-tiered nearly FREE medical plan

Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage

Generous paid time off program

CME days and dollars

Eligibility for loan forgiveness through the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center

Salary: $73,800-97,800 (Based on Union Scale)

EOE/M/F/D/V