Hospital for Special Surgery

Physician Assistant - Dr. Christopher Brusalis

Hospital for Special Surgery$187K — $204K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies preferred.
  • Graduate of CAAHEP accredited Physician Assistant Training Program.
  • Active physician assistant license in New York/New Jersey/Connecticut based on position.
  • Current NCCPA certification, along with completion of ongoing CME and recertification requirements.
  • ACLS and BLS certification from the American Heart Association; DEA license is mandatory.
  • 1-2 years of relevant experience in outpatient or ambulatory settings required; experience in orthopedic practice preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills and strong customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

  • Assess and manage patient care in a physician practice setting.
  • Conduct hospital rounds and manage perioperative and postoperative patients, requiring hospital credentialing.
  • Promote a professional and courteous atmosphere in interactions with patients, families, and team members.
  • Maintain accurate patient records and perform comprehensive history and physical exams.
  • Collaborate with healthcare team including MDs, PAs, NPs, and RNs for patient care planning.
  • Utilize evidence-based practices to improve clinical outcomes and patient care quality.
  • Engage in continuous learning and professional development, contributing to healthcare forums.

Benefits

  • Supports professional growth and development with opportunities for advancement.
  • Highly competitive compensation packages tailored to attract skilled professionals.
  • Work environment at HSS recognized for excellence in orthopedics and rheumatology.
  • Culture emphasizes cooperation, respect, and stellar customer service practices.
  • Access to a well-established network, including affiliations with professional sports teams.
Full Job Description
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

About Hospital for Special Surgery

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is a hospital in New York City that specializes in orthopedic surgery and the treatment of rheumatologic conditions. Founded in 1863 by James Knight, HSS is the oldest orthopedic hospital in the United States. The hospital has been ranked the top orthopedic hospital in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for 11 consecutive years. HSS has a staff of over 4000 employees, including more than 200 physicians and surgeons, and treats over 32,000 inpatients and 300,000 outpatients annually.
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