Physician Assistant for a prominent sports medicine physician at our New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell campus.
Making it PossibleNew York-Presbyterian HospitalThe University Hospital of Columbia and CornellBehind every patient success story - before every clinical breakthrough - stands the unparalleled team of professionals at New York´s #1 Hospital.With leading specialists in every field of medicine, the advances pioneered at New York-Presbyterian Hospital have improved the lives of people everywhere. Uniting the power of two renowned medical centers - Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medical Center - we deliver the highest level of inpatient, ambulatory and preventative care.Be one of the people who make it possible.ResponsibilitiesPremiere Patient Care: Physician Assistants Make It PossibleNew York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center is home to the nation´s oldest orthopaedic hospital, the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). The HSS Dr. John Marshall is credited as the first to establish sports medicine as an academic discipline. Today, were continuing to lead advancement, treating patients from across the world with complicated cases. In this leading culture of innovation, patients are receiving inspiring and advanced surgical care with historic outcomes.You can help make it possible.Physician Assistant- OrthopaedicsWe are currently seeking a Physician Assistant for a prominent sports medicine physician at our New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell campus. In this highly specialized role, your primary focus will be on sports medicine in an outpatient setting. Your work will consist of managing patients in the physician´s outpatient office, serving as a first assistant in the OR and providing inpatient management support. In return for your contributions, well provide the professional development support you would expect from one of the nation´s most respected teaching hospitals. What´s more, New York-Presbyterian is the official hospital of the New York Yankees, giving you a rare and exciting opportunity to work with some of the most elite athletes in the world.Additional responsibilities for this position include performing physical examinations, diagnosing patients and resolving medical issues. You also may assist the medical staff with pre-, intra- and post-operative surgical activities and research projects.Qualified applicants will have a degree from a recognized physician assistant program, NYS PA licensure and NCCPA certification. Our ideal candidate will be highly personable and have at least one year of outpatient orthopaedics experience in sports medicine. (We will, however, consider all orthopaedics experience.) Also, since the physician´s office is all electronic, were looking for a computer-savvy individual with the desire to work in a paperless environment. #1 in New York. #6 in the Nation. - U.S. News & World Report, Americas Best Hospitals 2009Discover why were #1 in New York - an unparalleled pursuit of excellence in patient care and the widest array of choices for your career.New York-Presbyterian Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.