Emp Status
Regular Full time

Work Shift

Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $187,898.88 - $204,886.38. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist 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. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

The Physician Practice Physician Assistant is a licensed physician assistant who is responsible for assessment and management of patients in the physician practice setting. Responsibilities include but are not limited to physician specific ambulatory management (responsibilities extending beyond the office setting, inclusive of hospital rounding/perioperative and postop patient management will require Hospital credentialing by the Medical Board).

Your role is essential to promoting a professional atmosphere through courteous communication, cooperation and respect for patients, visitors and members of the healthcare team. In addition, you will be responsible for upholding stellar customer service practices for patients and families.

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) 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, HSS is a world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology, and rehabilitation. In the most recent U.S. News & World Reports "America's Best Hospitals" issue, HSS ranks #1 in orthopedics and #3 in rheumatology. In addition, the American Nurses Credentialing Center has honored HSS with four 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 Rangers, New York Liberty, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Red Bulls. HSS is the Official Hospital of New York Road Runners, CUNY Athletic Conference and other professional and collegiate teams. HSS has been designated as the first National Medical Center for the USOC and is a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence.

HSS' main campus is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City, with additional facilities across NY, NJ, CT, and FL. For more information, please visit www.hss.edu.

Job Qualifications

Education - Required

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree Physician Assistant Studies
• Graduate of CAAHEP accredited Physician Assistant Training Program

Certifications/Licensure - Required

• Active license in New York/New Jersey/Connecticut (Based on Position's Location/Physician's sessional time)
• Current NCCPA certification, including 100 hours of continuing medical education logged every 2 years and recertification taken and successfully passed every 6-10 years
• Current Infection Control Certificate
• Completion of child abuse recognition course
• ACLS and BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• DEA license

Experience - Required

• 1-2 years relevant experience in outpatient or ambulatory setting

Experience - Preferred

• Experience in musculoskeletal/orthopedic practice preferred.

Skills - Required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Critical thinking, in-depth experience, professional knowledge in area of specialty; updated on the latest new, trends, and treatments.
• Time management/organization: handles and effectively manages a daily caseload; experience with varied work schedule (flexibility); adaptable
• Collaboration and teamwork: collaborate with clinical colleagues (MDs, PAs, NPs, RNs) for advisement when necessary; develop and coordinate appropriate plan of care
• Interpersonal: confident, works well under pressure, responsible, caring, sympathetic and compassionate
• Maintains proper patient records
• Performs complete and accurate history and physical exams
• Utilizes evidence-based practice
• Committed to best practices; maintains clinical competency
• Promotes quality healthcare; seeks to improve and impact clinical outcomes
• Engaged in self -directed continued learning and professional development
• Leads and participates in both professional and lay healthcare forums, conducts research, and applies findings to clinical practice

Skills - Preferred

Experience with electronic health record (EPIC) preferred