57007TH PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT I

ANNOUNCEMENT OF Professional Vacancy

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK · DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
450 CLARKSON AVENUE, BOX 1194, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11203

Department: SURGERY - CARDIOTHORACIC DIVISION Job Title: TH PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT I

Professional Rank: SL-5 Descriptive Title: TH PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT I

Salary Range: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Line Number: Line# 57007

Additional Position Information: *Please include the 5-digit Line Number and Job Title in the subject line and body of your email submission.

Brief Description of Duties:
Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full time T.H Physician Assistant I. The successful candidate will:
- Assess and manage Cardiothoracic patients.
- Perform patient histories and physical examinations.
- Order and interpret diagnostic lab tests and radiological studies.
- Write orders for medications or other various therapies.
- Formulate other diagnostic impressions.
- Refer to and converse with appropriate consultation services in regard to patient management.
- Participate in rounds at the start through end of shift.
- Assume all other responsibilities as assigned by the Chief or his/her designee.
- Participate in QAPI, Patient Care / Patient Safety, and Special Projects.
- Functions as first assistant on cardiac surgery cases
- Provides post-operative management of patients in the CTICU
- Assists in preparation and pre-operative management of Cardiothoracic patients.
- Adheres to STS imperatives including pre-op medication management (pre-op BB admin, antibiotic dosing/timing, withholding ACE/ARBs, withholding nephrotoxins)
- Assist with chest tube placement.
- IABP management.
- Impella LVAD/RVAD management.
- ECMO.
- Must be able to work variable and flexible shifts.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION

All successful candidates must undergo various background checks, maintain credentials required for continued employment and adhere to the SUNY-DMC UHB Principles of Behavior. Clinical Faculty and Allied Health professionals must receive and maintain Medical Board authorization.

Qualifications:
REQUIRED:
- NYS Licensure and current registration as a Physician Assistant and Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Physician's Assistant Program, BLS & ACLS Certification.

PREFERRED:
- Previous experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery as a first surgical assistant preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year experience cardiothoracic critical care preferred.

Posting ID: 19008 Ref #: B/PR-57007-20

Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume along with a cover letter to ==>
Please include: Job Title( TH PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT I ), Line( 57007 ) and PostingID( 19008 ) The Employment Office
M.S.C. 1194
450 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11203 ( email: careers@downstate.edu )

Closing date for receipt of applications:

Internal Consideration Program: 01/01/29 Off-campus recruitment: 01/01/29

SUNY Downstate Medical Center offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familiar status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or criminal conviction.

Department:	SURGERY - CARDIOTHORACIC DIVISION	Job Title:	TH PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT I
Professional Rank:	SL-5	Descriptive Title:	TH PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT I
Salary Range:	COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS	Line Number:	Line# 57007

Additional Position Information: *Please include the 5-digit Line Number and Job Title in the subject line and body of your email submission.
Brief Description of Duties: Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full time T.H Physician Assistant I. The successful candidate will: - Assess and manage Cardiothoracic patients. - Perform patient histories and physical examinations. - Order and interpret diagnostic lab tests and radiological studies. - Write orders for medications or other various therapies. - Formulate other diagnostic impressions. - Refer to and converse with appropriate consultation services in regard to patient management. - Participate in rounds at the start through end of shift. - Assume all other responsibilities as assigned by the Chief or his/her designee. - Participate in QAPI, Patient Care / Patient Safety, and Special Projects. - Functions as first assistant on cardiac surgery cases - Provides post-operative management of patients in the CTICU - Assists in preparation and pre-operative management of Cardiothoracic patients. - Adheres to STS imperatives including pre-op medication management (pre-op BB admin, antibiotic dosing/timing, withholding ACE/ARBs, withholding nephrotoxins) - Assist with chest tube placement. - IABP management. - Impella LVAD/RVAD management. - ECMO. - Must be able to work variable and flexible shifts. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION
All successful candidates must undergo various background checks, maintain credentials required for continued employment and adhere to the SUNY-DMC UHB Principles of Behavior. Clinical Faculty and Allied Health professionals must receive and maintain Medical Board authorization.
Qualifications: REQUIRED: - NYS Licensure and current registration as a Physician Assistant and Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Physician's Assistant Program, BLS & ACLS Certification. PREFERRED: - Previous experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery as a first surgical assistant preferred. - Minimum of 1 year experience cardiothoracic critical care preferred.
Posting ID: 19008	Ref #: B/PR-57007-20
Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume along with a cover letter to ==> Please include: Job Title( TH PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT I ), Line( 57007 ) and PostingID( 19008 )		The Employment Office M.S.C. 1194 450 Clarkson Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11203 ( email: careers@downstate.edu )
Closing date for receipt of applications:
Internal Consideration Program: 01/01/29	Off-campus recruitment: 01/01/29