Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

• Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is recruiting a Physician Assistant to join its
• Emergency Medicine team.  We are seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine
• Physician Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a

deep knowledge of emergency medicine, able to provide high quality patient care

under the supervision of a licensed physician. The Emergency Medicine Physician

Assistant will be responsible for performing physical examinations, diagnosing

health problems, managing chronic diseases, and providing health care education

to patients.

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is a 220-bed teaching hospital located in a

residential neighborhood directly on the border of northern Brooklyn and Western

Queens. We serve a variety of cultural and ethnic communities. We are committed

to quality [https://www.tbh.org/about-us/brooklynquality] and compassion in

addressing the healthcare needs of urban neighborhoods.

Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants are highly skilled healthcare

professionals who work under the supervision of physicians in the Emergency

Department. They provide a variety of diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive, and

health maintenance services to patients who are critically ill or injured.

Responsibilities

* Evaluating and treating patients with emergent medical conditions, illnesses,

or injuries

* Performing comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical

examinations

* Interpreting and correlating laboratory and diagnostic procedures

* Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests, such as blood work,

X-rays, or EKGs

* Implementing therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when necessary

* Performing procedures such as suturing, wound care, and administering

immunizations

* Documenting all patient care services and monitoring patient response to

therapy

* Communicating with other healthcare professionals, and supervising

physicians, as needed to coordinate optimal patient care

* Providing patient education about treatment plans and prognosis

* Communicate effectively with the clinical team to ensure total delivery of

quality care.

* Participate in medical staff educational programs and meetings as needed.

Qualifications

* Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program

* Seeking both experienced and newly trained providers

* Must possess a current, unrestricted Physician Assistant New York State

license.

* Must possess active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or be eligible

for registration.

* NCCPA certification required

* Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll.

* BLS or ACLS required.

* PALS required

* Infection control certification required.

* Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written.

* Ability to make decisions in high pressure situations

* Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task

*  Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

* Bilingual Spanish preferred.

We offer an attractive salary, paid malpractice, generous paid time off program,

CME days plus allowance, retirement benefits and a competitive benefit package.

Night  Shifts available.  Compensation ranges from $ 130k to 170K (not including

benefits). Loan forgiveness programs are available for eligible candidates.

 To apply, please submit a Cover Letter and CV to:

Elena R. Lowe, CPCS, CPMSM, CPPM, CPCO

Vice President, Faculty Practice & Managed Care

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

374 Stockholm Street

Brooklyn, NY 11237

Email: erlowe@wyckoffhospital.org [erlowe@wyckoffhospital.org]

Wyckoff is committed to recruiting faculty that reflects the diversity of the

community we serve.