Description
Physician Assistant - Critical Care- Nights only, Closed ICU- 25 miles from NYC
- Full Time
- Nights
- 6 pm- 6: 30 am, 3 shifts/week
- Salary Range: $170,000- $222,000
- 15K Sign on Bonus
At White Plains Hospital, you have an opportunity to work side-by-side with some of the most talented people in the world.
We have been widely recognized for our exceptional culture, world-class physicians, Magnet-designated nurses and passionate employees who make a real difference in our community. With tremendous growth opportunities, great benefits, and flexible work schedules, it is no wonder why we are consistently recognized as a Great Place To Work!
Position Summary
This position is open to Physician Assistants.
In this role, you will have the ability to practice all aspects of critical care medicine under the appropriate physician supervision as defined by NYS Law. The position is unique in that there are APP directed education, excellent relationships between APPs and Intensivists, and ability to take care of a mixed group of medical, surgical, neurological, and cardiac patients.
This is a full-time position, 3 evenings per week. Shift is 6PM to 6:30AM.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:
- Understand and adhere to the WPH performance standards, policies and behaviors.
- Obtain medical histories, conduct physical exams, order and interpret tests, prescribe medications, and treat illnesses. Consult with physicians as needed.
- Provide consultation services for potential critical care candidates from the ER, floor, or post-operative patients.
- Work collaboratively with attending physician and interdisciplinary team to determine a daily treatment plan for each patient on the critical care service.
- Discuss treatment plans, end of life goals, and other pertinent issues with family members of critically ill patients.
- Respond to any patient on the critical care service demonstrating an acute change in clinical status and all Code Blues on the medical floors
- Coordinate consultations, treatments, interventions, testing or procedures that the patient may need.
- Provide updates to the on-call intensivist of any progress, acute change(s) or challenges encountered in a patient's clinical status.
- Perform procedures under the scope of practice of the Critical Care APP.
- Document patient information and care in the medical record.
- Proficiency with anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine and physical diagnosis
- Demonstrate skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, psychological and socioeconomic patient data.
- Demonstrates ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of PA practice.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements
Physician Assistant:
- Current New York State Licensed Physician Assistant
- Current National Certification
- Current White Plains Hospital Physician Assistant DOP
- Master's degree from an accredited school (highly recommended)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Proficiency in all procedures, techniques and skills approved in the delineation of privileges
The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a current CV for consideration to Sharon O. Alfonso
Email: salfonso@wphospital.org
Compensation Information:
$170000.0 / Annually - $170000.0 / Annually
Additional Compensation:
15000.0
Starting At: 170000.0 Annually
Up To: 222000.0 Annually
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