Per Diem Physician Assistant | Inpatient Medicine - Psychiatry

Location

Brooklyn, New York

Shift:

Weekends (United States of America)

Description:

Care for the Whole Patient-Mind and Body

Physician Assistant - Inpatient Med-Psych

NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

For more than 135 years, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital has delivered exceptional care to the communities we serve. Join our highly collaborative Physician Assistant practice, where clinical excellence and compassionate care go hand in hand. As a valued member of the team, you'll work alongside respected colleagues in an environment deeply committed to our mission of Putting Patients First.

Position Overview

The Department of Psychiatry is excited to re-open a state-of-the-art 36-bed inpatient psychiatry unit, including four high-acuity med-psych beds. This role offers a unique opportunity to practice at the intersection of psychiatric and medical care, supporting a complex and rewarding patient population.

Physician Assistants provide 24/7 coverage and partner closely with psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners to deliver comprehensive, integrated care.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary psychiatry team to manage inpatient care

• Conduct daily patient rounds and provide ongoing clinical assessment

• Manage all aspects of patient care, including:

• Documentation and order entry

• Coordination of consults

• Discharge planning

• Respond to acute psychiatric and medical needs on the unit

• Support safe, high-quality care for medically complex psychiatric patients

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in hospital medicine and/or psychiatric care

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies
• Current New York State PA license
• NCCPA certification
• ACLS and BLS certification
• NYS Infection Control certification
• DEA registration with NYS Opioid Prescriber training compliance

Why Join Us?

• Work in a newly redesigned, leading-edge inpatient psychiatry unit
• Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven clinical team
• Gain experience in a highly specialized med-psych environment
• Deliver meaningful, patient-centered care every day

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:

$100.00/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.