Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Physician Assistant - Plastics / Hand Surgery to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. Lincoln Medical Center is a designated Level I Trauma and Stroke Center and has Centers of Excellence in all medical specialties, including its award- winning Cancer and Breast Centers.  Today, Lincoln stands as a leader in the transformation in healthcare in the Downtown Bronx community.

 

The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Weill Medical College of Cornell University to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.  

 

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

 

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

 

Opportunity Details:

The successful candidate will help and coordinate a busy hand surgery practice.  Assist surgeons during surgical procedures by providing necessary instruments and supplies.  Conduct preoperative patient assessments to ensure readiness for surgery.  Monitor patients' vital signs and condition during surgery.  Perform wound closures, including suturing and applying dressings.  Provide postoperative care, including monitoring complications and changing dressings. Educate patients and their families about surgical procedures, risks, and postoperative care.  Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care. Participate in clinical rounds and patient consultations.  Document patient interactions and clinical procedures accurately in medical records and assist in the development and implementation of patient care plans.  Facilitate continuity of care in the in-patient setting and upon discharge after surgery.