Physician Associate Supervisor-12756-002

The Physician Associate Surgical Supervisor is responsible for oversight and management of the PA surgical patient aspect within the department of Otolaryngology. The role primary consists of evaluation and optimization of admitted surgical patients and inpatient consultations. The provider will be working closely with the supervising attending in the operating room and ensuring appropriate care for this patient pre and post-operatively. This individual assists with developing a program structure in accordance with expansion and needs of department. They work in collaboration with nursing and physician staff to ensure all areas are appropriately covered and faculty have necessary support.

1. Responsible for evaluating staffing needs and developing positions to ensure appropriate coverage of the operating room (OR) and in patient department units to accommodate the addition of attending physicians and coinciding patient volume.
2. Manages patients by participating in the initial consultation of patients and ongoing clinical management of established patients. 
3. Readily available to all department attendings for assistance in promoting an excellent standard of care. This includes providing counsel to physicians regarding practice management of mid-levels, OR team coordination, and facilitation of resident / mid-level assignment for inpatient management.
4. Assists in the inpatient management of patients, including consultations
5. Responsible for the overall flow of patients through the inpatient and surgical system.
6. Serves as liaison for the Department with other department’s midlevel staff.
7. Responsible for the day to day management and supervision of midlevel providers.
8. Promotes communication between midlevel providers and nursing through impromptu meetings and participating in practice management meetings conducted monthly on the floor. 
9. Provides development and counseling to all staff to achieve and maintain a professional and respected role as providers.
10. Senior PA responsible for integrity of surgical practice in collaboration with the physician.
11. Meets departmental and institutional guidelines in scheduling
12. Fronts recruitment, hiring, orientation and retention of the midlevel staff.
13. Work closely with department Administrator to develop a salary matrix that is competitive with similar departments, programs and institutions in an effort to remain competitive and retain high performing staff.
14. Performs annual reviews in collaboration with the Chair, Administrator, Residency Program Director and attending staff.
15. Oversees and organizes mandatory updates for continuing education. 
16. Works closely with the Residency Coordinator and chief resident to coordinate and facilitate patient care. 
17. In coordination with nurses/physicians, develops patient education materials and programs to facilitate continuity of care.
18. Coordinates staff education.
19. Other relevant duties as assigned.

-College graduate, graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program. New York State P.A. certification and current registration mandatory.

-5+ years working as a Physician Assistant in specialty program, preferably in an Academic Medical Center. Prior managerial experience desired.

-Current New York State Physician Assistant License from PA - C from NCCPA.

-DEA from DOH/Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement.

-Current Infection Control Certificate.

-Skills and Competencies:

1. Communication - Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
2. Decision Making - Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
3. Building a Successful Team - Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals.
4. Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
5. Building Trust - Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in ones intentions and those of the organization.
6. Aligning Performance for Success - Focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.
7. Customer Focus - Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and act