Physician Assistant L II

Queens Hospital Center is making good on its promise to the people of southeastern and central Queens to maximize both patient convenience and positive clinical outcomes. Residents of Queens can count on the delivery of quality medical care right in their own borough. In 2002 the hospital opened a state-of-the-art, 261-bed facility that includes the Queens Cancer Center, the first comprehensive cancer treatment center in the borough.

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.

Work Shifts

8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M

Job Description

Attend all low-risk newborn deliveries requiring pediatric presence - assign Apgars as indicated, initiate skin-to-skin, etc

Assist Neonatologist with high-risk deliveries

Provide rescue care - including resuscitation, respiratory support and more (NRP) in the OR/DR as indicated; escalate to NICU Team as indicated

Complete/document admissions and discharges of newborns on Mother-Baby Unit, ensuring that all screening tests are complete and documented - including TcB, CCHD, Hearing screening, newborn screen and more, along with a f/u newborn appt in Pediatrics

Educate, support and facilitate new moms to be successful breastfeeding their newborn

Perform assessments, write orders, write progress notes

Make inpatient and outpatient referrals to subspecialists, as indicated, in collaboration with the neonatologist

Evaluate and clear male newborns for circumcision, in collaboration with OB service, and provide post-procedure assessment

Order and obtain blood tests, screening tests and other tests, as indicated

Interface with mothers and families to report on the status of their newborns

Educate mothers and families on appropriate newborn care post-discharge

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.

Department Preferences

• 3 or more years of experience in Newborn Services and/or Pediatrics
• NRP and/or PALS Certification
• CLC
• Knowledgeable in Maternal-Child Health
• Knowledgeable in Breastfeeding Support
• Neonatal Resuscitation Experience
• Quality Improvement Experience

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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