Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) Opportunity with New York Plastic Surgical Group!

The PA is responsible for the burn unit and will have an opportunity to build upon preexisting wound care interests specific to acute burn and chronic wound patients. They will be exposed to critical care patients and develop the skill set to meet their acute needs. Additionally, they would be responsible for emergency room and inpatient consults. Previous critical care experience is preferred but not mandatory. They would be exposed to and develop complex wound care and advanced reconstructive techniques. The ideal candidate would want graduated autonomy and desires a multidisciplinary environment to work closely with fellows and plastic surgery residents. 

Why Choose New York Plastic Surgical Group: 

• Annual bonuses based on performance evaluation.
• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance 
• 19 Days PTO, as well as 8 paid holidays
• 401k-4% Company Match 
• Deep Blue Med Spa Employee Benefits Program (50% product discount, complimentary and discounted services, including injectables, etc.)
• Educational Development/Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness programs (Employee Assistance Program and discounted gym memberships) 
• Discounted wireless phone services through Verizon.
• Discounts through PLUM and Work Advantage 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:

• Maintain open lines of communication with the supervising physician regarding a patient’s medical history (or other information) during consultations, before/after surgery, and office visits.
• See pre-op and post-op patients; conduct all preoperative histories and physicals and provide the patient with any prescriptions they will need during the perioperative period; answer any pre/post-operative questions from patients.
• Completes, notes summaries, evaluations, and other medical records using EMR 
• Obtain patient’s medical and personal history; obtain signed consent forms and perform physical evaluations on patients; ensure data entered is complete, accurate, up-to-date, and communicated to supervising physician and other medical staff in an organized fashion
• Provide preoperative preparation for patients by completing surgery scheduling forms, obtaining signed consent forms, and handling certification insurance concerns.
• Assist supervising physician in the operating room with various tasks such as performing first assistance in surgery (i.e. surgical procedures such as retraction, cutting suture, etc.); accompany and assist supervising physician at other hospitals, when necessary

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Graduate of an accredited physician assistant training program
• Certified NYS Physician Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must maintain a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration and professional liability insurance in accordance with his/her employment agreement.
• Become and remain a provider in good standing in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
• CPR, ACLS, BLS
• Maintain registration in good standing as an RPA, in accordance with NYS laws
• Apply, be awarded, and maintain in good standing, membership on the medical staff of each Facility with appropriate privileges at each Facility.

Compensation: $100,000-110,000

ABOUT US:

New York Plastic Surgical Group, a division of Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, is the largest, longest-running academic plastic surgery group in the nation. Established in 1948, our practice has treated over half a million patients and developed many of the region's specialty centers including microsurgery, burn surgery, wound care, facial reanimation, peripheral nerve reconstruction, and cleft care. With 20 surgeons and 10 locations, we are proud to provide patients with over 75 years of medical innovation.

In addition to offering a full spectrum of plastic surgery and injectable services to our patients, we are also committed to supporting our community by meeting the need for reconstructive care. Each year our practice hosts an annual Breast Cancer Summit to provide an overview of the latest developments in breast cancer care and reconstruction.

Beyond our work locally we are also proud to partner with ReSurge International to bring our expertise in limb reattachment, complex wound and burn management, reconstructive cleft lip and palate repair, and other life-altering surgeries to underserved communities worldwide.

When it comes to aesthetics, our surgeons are proud to oversee Deep Blue Med Spa, a comprehensive medical spa designed to provide patients with non-surgical aesthetic options clinically proven to rejuvenate, restore, and refresh. From relaxing and results-driven facials to laser treatments and skin tightening, our highly skilled physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and medical aestheticians offer services customized to meet the needs of every patient. We also offer several medical-grade skincare brands including our signature line: ProBLUEMD®.