Physician Assistant - NICU
| Position type | Regular Full-Time |
|---|---|
| Department | Neonatal Perinatal Medicine |
| Location | |
| Salary range | $120,000–163,000 |
Overview
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 people do more than diagnose and treat; we uplift the spirits and dignity of patients because we love what we do, and it shows. PAGNY is committed to recruiting and retaining productive and enthusiastic physicians and promotes our health professionals’ wellness.
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.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem, located on 135th Street in Manhattan, is a designated Level 1 Trauma Center and is recognized for providing centers of excellence in the areas of Bariatric Surgery, Breast Imaging and Sexual Assault Forensics. Our teams provide services for nearly 213,000 outpatient visits, more than 83,000 emergency room visits and over 13,000 inpatient admissions annually. The hospital maintains an academic affiliation with Columbia University Medical Center.
PAGNY has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, actively encourages applications from groups underrepresented in healthcare.
Responsibilities
The NICU Physician Assistant provides primary care to neonates including premature babies who need specific care due to a diverse range of disorders and abnormalities.
- Adheres and conforms to all hospital and departmental guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Taking care of the newborn in incubators.
- Responsible for giving acute medical care to these infants especially in the absence of the doctor
- Conducting lumbar punctures.
- Insertion of intravenous lines securely.
- Providing guidance and information to members of the neonatal team.
- Provides parents on the appropriate methods via which they can care for newborn babies.
- Counseling doctors and patients.
- Provides round the clock supervision and care to infants.
- All other duties as required by the department.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree
- NYS License as a Physician Assistant
- Leve III NICU experience required
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination required prior to hire
Benefits include:
Competitive compensation package
10% 401K company contribution after one year of service
Choice of a three-tiered nearly FREE medical plan
Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage
Generous paid time off program
CME days and dollars
Eligibility for loan forgiveness through the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center
Medical Malpractice policy coverage
Salary Range : $120,000 - $163,000
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V