Physician Assistant - Internal Medicine

Employed by PAGNY for NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health (formerly Coney Island Hospital), located in Southern Brooklyn, accommodates more than 250,000 outpatient visits, more than 89,000 emergency room visits, and with 371 beds, more than 15,000 inpatient admissions annually. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Medical Center and New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in order to maintain its high standards of healthcare delivery. 

We are currently seeking a full time Physician Assistant to attend to medical management of psychiatric inpatients.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assigned exclusively to medical management of patients in the psychiatric inpatient unit
• Perform history and physical examinations
• Order diagnostic tests based on assessments, develop treatment plans, prescribe drugs and other therapies as needed
• Make referrals as necessary, consulting with supervising medical provider when appropriate
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Work collaboratively with other members of the medical team

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program
• BLS certification
• NYS License Required
• Current certification issued by the NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)
• At Least 1 year experience required
• Experience working with a diverse and under-served patient population a plus
• Proven ability to work in a team environment
• Previous work experience with Psychiatric patients a plus
• Bilingual in Spanish or Russian preferred.

Exceptional Benefits Include: 

• Competitive compensation package 
• 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contribution starting day one 
• Choice of a three tiered, starting at FREE medical plans starting day one 
• Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage starting day one 
• Generous paid time off program 
• CME days and dollars 
• Eligibility for loan forgiveness through the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center 
• Occurrence-based Medical Malpractice policy coverage 
• Annual Based Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City.  PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), the largest public health system in the United States.  Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.    

PAGNY has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, actively encourages applications from groups underrepresented in healthcare 

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V