Physician Assistant - Liver Transplant Surgery

Title: Physician Assistant - Liver Transplant Surgery  

Location: Upper East Side  

Org Unit: Liver Transplantation Administration 

Work Days: Monday-Friday 

Weekly Hours: 35.00 

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $146,700.00  

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices 

Position Summary

The Division of Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine is seeking a motivated Physician Assistant to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. This position offers a diverse and rewarding experience including 2-3 days per week in the operating room assisting in complex liver and pancreas procedures, as well as active involvement in outpatient clinical care. The PA will work closely alongside another experienced surgical PA and the attending surgeons to provide seamless, team-based care across the continuum-from pre-operative evaluation to postoperative follow-up. This role provides a unique opportunity to be part of the one nation’s leading academic liver and pancreas surgical programs while developing advanced surgical and perioperative skills in a collaborative environment.

 

The PA is be considered the nucleus of the team that would coordinate all aspects of the patient's care preoperatively and postoperatively while managing their postoperative course and trouble-shooting any issues or complications that could arise in the outpatient setting. 

 

Educational opportunities are available with CME conferences, weekly departmental meetings, and participation in the Liver Tumor Board by organizing and presenting complex cases in a multi-disciplinary setting.

 

Schedule: Monday-Friday OR Monday-Thursday/Tuesday-Friday (alternating)

 

Job Responsibilities

• In both an outpatient and inpatient setting, provides clinical services and care in conjunction with supervising physician.
• Coordinates care of established patients: coordinates the ongoing care of established patients ensuring that diagnostic testing and sub specialty consultations and all follow up appointments are completed on a timely basis.
• Coordinates care of new patients: coordinates the care of new patients ensuring that diagnostic testing and sub specialty consultations and all follow up appointments are completed on a timely basis.
• Where applicable, assists physician in surgeries and/or procedures. 
• Obtains initial histories and performs physical examinations. Documents clinical findings in patient medical record. Develops and implements plan of care in conjunction with supervising physician.
• Issues prescriptions for drugs, devices and immunizations as indicated.
• Provides health education counseling to patients and families. Answers questions about disease and treatment plan.
• Responds to patient phone calls, answers questions and refers questions to physician as appropriate.
• Establishes and maintains a clinical and research database.  Assists physician with the coordination of clinical trials.
• Prescreens and triages all new patients prior to scheduling of appointments: collects relevant medical materials including scans and records from outside hospitals and physicians.
• Coordinates the scheduling of appointments for new patients with multiple medical subspecialties; reviews and summarizes clinical information of the obtained history materials prior to the appointment; shares same with multi-specialty care team.
• Establishes and maintains educational materials; and supports programs for patients and their families.

Education

• Graduate from ARC-PA accredited program

Experience

Master's Degree is preferred.

Approximately 2 years of work experience in clinical setting highly desired.

Up to one year of post-degree course work and/or an internship and less than one year of previous experience may be considered.

New grads may be considered.

Prior experience with coordinating clinical protocols desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• A team oriented individual that works collaboratively to achieve team goals.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current New York State Physician Assistant License & Registration
• Certification from the National Commission of Physician Assistants, Inc (NCCPA)
• BLS certification, issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current ACLS or PALS (if applicable)

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