Lead Physician Assistant - Emergency Dept - Education/Fellowship Director - Manhattan

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Lead Physician Assistant - Education/Fellowship Director - Manhattan.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamicAdvanced Practice Provider (APP) to lead the education mission of the APP group within the Emergency Department at NYU Langone Health (Perelman and Cobble Hill). In collaboration with departmental and institutional leadership, the Lead of APP Education is responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of educational programming for Advanced Practice Providers. The Lead will oversee all aspects of the Emergency Department’s APP Fellowship Program; all initiatives involving APP students in the Department; and continuing education and professional development to ensure that APPs maintain clinical excellence, competency, and alignment with evidence-based practice.

The Lead of APP Education and Fellowship Program Director will report directly to the Vice Chair of Education, the EM APP Manager, and the Medical Director of the APP group in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of the institution, department and clinical service.
• Educates patient and family to facilitate and promote healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns.
• Evaluates treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modifies per clinical standards and practice protocols.
• Performs delegated clinical duties effectively and efficiently.
• Practices as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
• Prescribes medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol.
• Prescribes in-patient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
• Physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities.Membership in professional specialty organizations desirable.
• Previously demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work cohesively and collaboratively as member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem solving and excellent critical thinking skills.
• Previous experience as a physician assistant or physician assistant fellowship experience is preferred.
• At least 2 years of clinical rotation in various medical, surgical and other specialty areas.
• Coordinates implementation of clinical research studies or clinical trials, including patient screening, enrollment and data collection.
• Monitors and trends the cost effectiveness of the position, particularly as it relates to the efficiency and performance indicators established for the service.
• Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
• Works collaboratively with nursing and other disciplines in the development and implementation of clinical studies within the area of expertise.
• Uses evidence-based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes within the designated service.
• Participates in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for purposes of quality and performance improvement.
• Serves as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals.
• Maintains PA board certification.
• Maintains annual CME requirement for re-appointment and privileging.
• Maintains current expertise in area of practice.
• Promotes own professional growth and development in clinical role.
• Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
• Participates in designated activities related to professional physician assistant practice standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of responsibilities.
• Facilitates patients throughput and efficient process during patients admission and discharge.
• Facilitates the continuity of care across the continuum of services, e.g. home care, other facilities, appointments with MDs etc.
• Provides consultation about the therapeutic regimen to the nursing staff responsible for the patients care in the hospital setting.
• Works collaboratively with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, house staff, other disciplines and ancillary services.
• Participates in the development and revision of interdisciplinary and hospital standards, patient and family education materials as relevant to area of practice and expertise.
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team including the attending physician to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care for a group of patients and ensure communication with family members.
• Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and to ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols, pathways, and other means

APP Fellowship Program:

·Oversee full cycle of APP fellowship administration including recruitment, budgeting, and onboarding.

·Lead and innovate educational initiatives, including curriculum development, direct teaching, implementation, and program evaluation for the fellowship program

·Oversee and ensure ongoing, current, and evidence-based multi-source learner assessment for fellows

·Monitor APP fellow supervision at all clinical sites

·Lead a team of clinical instructors in the delivery of high-quality educational content across didactic and simulation-based training modalities

·Coordinate fellows’ clinical assignments and rotations among various sites/services within and outside the emergency department ED and throughout the NYULH system

·Providementorship and guidance for fellows, ensuring their professional and academic development

·Mentor fellows’ scholarly activities

·Ensure program regulatory compliance with all institutional, regulator, and/or accreditation standards

Student and Staff Education:

·Oversee the placement, coordination, supervision, didactic education, evaluations, and support of pre-APP, and APP-students in the department

·Liaise with PA and Nursing Schools to further innovate educational partnerships and training pathways for students

·Partner with the Lead APP- Business Administration and department leadership to align education initiatives with operation and staffing needs

·Oversee continuing education opportunities for staff APPs employed within the Perelman ED

·Engage in staff development through structured feedback on clinical teaching where applicable

General Leadership Responsibilities:

·Present program updates and educational initiatives at APP leadership, monthly APP and monthly departmental education meetings

·Support quality improvement initiatives through education (including case reviews, chart audits, and feedback loops) and respond to inquiries from clinicians and leadership about care quality/ case review

·Collaborate with key stakeholders at NYULH for educational programming (e.g., NYSIM, institutional APP leadership)

·Liaise with and represent NYULH at institutional, regional, and national APP leadership and educational forums

·Assist with departmental regulatory reviews by The Joint Commission, Department of Public Health, and other agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Physician Assistant Bachelor's Degree (BA-PA)

3 years experience as an Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Provider
Current New York State Physician Assistant License
NCCPA Board Certification
Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association.

Required Licenses: Physician Assistant Lic-NYS, Ntl Com Cert Physician Asst, Basic Life Support Cert

Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS, PALS) through the American Heart Association or Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics may be required based on your selected privileges.
Membership in pertinent professional organizations preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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