Physician Assistant Level II

About NYC Health + Hospitals

Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women’s Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

Under the supervision of an assigned attending Physician, performs diagnostic and therapeutic tasks and renders varied medical services to provide comprehensive patient care in HHC hospitals, NFFC’s and long-term care facilities. Provides clinical instruction to health professionals and nursing students rotating on the service, may be involved in research activities performed by the service, and works closely with other Physician Assistants on the service.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Orients new Physician Assistants to major duties and to the Clinical Policies and Procedures of the particular service or department. 

2. Participates in chart audits and other Quality Assurance activities for the department or service. 

3. Participates in lectures to staff Physician Assistants for ongoing medical education and in the training of health care professionals or nursing students if present on the service. 

4. Participates in research activities of department, service or supervising Physician when appropriate. 

5. Performs related administrative duties on an incidental basis as required. 

Minimum Qualifications

1. Current New York State registration as a Physician Assistant; and, 

2. Current certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); and, 

3. Two years of full time, satisfactory clinical experiences as a Physician Assistant. 

How To Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the “Apply for Job” button 

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees’ Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

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