Hospital for Special Surgery

Ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. HSS PAs or NPs serve pediatric and adult patients in an extensive range of practice settings throughout the hospital and its local and regional ambulatory sites.. Their specialty and subspecialty areas include: Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement (ARJR), Anesthesia (PACU/OSCU/SDU), Anticoagulation, Cardiology, Diabetes Care, Intensive Care, Metabolic Bone, Occupational Health, Pain Management, Pediatric Orthopedics, Post-Operative Care, Radiology, Spine, Trauma, Urology, Wound Care, and private practice (physician and surgeon offices).. This PA or NP position is based at the main hospital in the Upper East Side of Manhattan (New York, NY).. In the most recent U.S. News & World Report “American’s Best Hospitals” issue, HSS ranks #1 in orthopedics and #3 in rheumatology.

physician assistant

Overview:
How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever.Get back to what you need and love to do.The possibilities are endless...  Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success. If this describes you then let’s talk! HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, DiabetesFull-Time The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice professional (APP). Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) PAs and NPs are committed to personalized, high-quality healthcare and are held to the same legal and ethical standards of care as physicians. Autonomously and in collaboration with healthcare professionals and other individuals, the PA or NP provides a full range of primary, acute, and specialty healthcare services, including:<ul><li>Diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, infections, and injuries</li><li>Ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays</li><li>Prescribing medications and other treatments</li><li>Managing patients' overall care</li><li>Counseling</li><li>Educating patients on disease prevention and positive health and lifestyle choices</li></ul>HSS PAs or NPs serve pediatric and adult patients in an extensive range of practice settings throughout the hospital and its local and regional ambulatory sites. Their specialty and subspecialty areas include: Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement (ARJR), Anesthesia (PACU/OSCU/SDU), Anticoagulation, Cardiology, Diabetes Care, Intensive Care, Metabolic Bone, Occupational Health, Pain Management, Pediatric Orthopedics, Post-Operative Care, Radiology, Spine, Trauma, Urology, Wound Care, and private practice (physician and surgeon offices).  The diabetes PA or NP position is an integral component of HSS commitment to promote quality care to our patients with endocrine illness and altered cognitive function. The diabetes PA or NP diagnoses, treats, and manages endocrine issues across multiple care settings including the pre-surgical screening, inpatient hospitalization, post-operative care settings, as well as non-operative care settings such as the infusion center. This includes providing urgent and emergent first responder roles to endocrine emergencies in patients hospitalized at HSS. In addition, the Diabetes PA or NP will assist in providing follow up care for established patients as well as educate and elevate the practice of other members the interdisciplinary team regarding endocrine conditions The Diabetes PA or NP role:<ul><li>Provides clinical consultation, assessment, diagnosis, and management of endocrine issues across multiple care settings.  </li><li>Manages patients with endocrine issues including acute and chronic glycemic control </li><li>Educates clinical staff—physicians & surgeons (MDs), physician assistants (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs), registered nurses (RNs), etc.—on diabetes complication prevention, and identification and treatment of endocrine issues </li><li>Identifies contributing factors to endocrine issues and suggests environmental and pharmacological modifications to optimize for surgery and ensure post-operative success </li><li>Educates the patient, the patient’s family, and any other support persons on care techniques regarding endocrine conditions</li><li>Creates best practice for hyper/hypoglycemia prevention and increases the socialization of the best practices for HgA1C management regarding surgical optimization </li><li>Staff Meetings</li><ul><li>Unit-Based Training; In-services</li><li>RN Orientation</li><li>Review of Endocrine-related policies, protocols, and guidelines</li></ul><li>Ensures proper endocrine equipment and supplies</li><li>Participates in inpatient, outpatient, and perioperative committees</li><li>Liaises with New York Presbyterial Hospital Diabetes Service as needed</li></ul>

Qualifications:
This PA or NP position is based at the main hospital in the Upper East Side of Manhattan (New York, NY). This is a full time position is a 3 day workweek.  This position requires a motivated PA or NP who is able to function autonomously within established practice protocols and a collaborative agreement. Requirements: Nurse Practitioner<ul><li>master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited school of nursing</li><li>FNP Preferred</li><li>licensure as an NP and RN in the state of NY</li><li>board certification as an Nurse Practitioner  </li><li>DEA</li><li>CPR certification: BLS, ACLS</li><li>One (1)+ years of related experience as an NP in both inpatient and outpatient settings and experience in diabetes care, required</li><li>experience with an EMR (preferably Epic)</li></ul>Physician Assistant<ul><li>Physician assistant Degree from accredited school</li><li>NY State Licensure</li><li>board certification as a PA</li><li>DEA</li><li>Infectional Control Certifcate</li><li>Child Abuse Recognition Course</li><li>BLS/ACLS via AHA</li><li>One + years of related experience in both in-patient and out-patient settings and experience in diabetic care required.</li></ul> Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) offers a unique work environment, diverse job types and extraordinary career opportunities. HSS encourages and supports professional growth and development, recognizes individual contributions, and offers unique and highly competitive compensation packages. This is how we attract and retain highly skilled professionals, renowned for their leadership and vision in clinical care, teaching, research & development. Founded in 1863, HSS is a world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology, and rehabilitation. In the most recent U.S. News & World Report “American’s Best Hospitals” issue, HSS ranks #1 in orthopedics and #3 in rheumatology. In addition, the American Nurses Credentialing Center has honored HSS with five consecutive designations of Magnet® recognition. HSS has one of the lowest infection rates in the country.  

Other Requirements:
#LI-Onsite
Pay - $132,314 - $154,964

Pay Range - Minimum:
USD $139,012.00/Yr.

Pay Range - Maximum:
USD $161,662.00/Yr.

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