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Physician Assistant

WMCHealth

Valhalla, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Anesthesiology, Assisted Living, Basic Life Support (BLS), Catheterization, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Leadership, Management Strategy, Medicine, Mentoring, Nursing, Pain Management, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Pediatrics, People Management, Physician Assistant, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Regulatory Compliance, Team Player, Telemedicine, Time Management
LOCATION
Valhalla, NY
POSTED
Today
Summary: The Department of Anesthesia at Westchester Medical Center is looking to add a caring and motivated Physician Assistant (PA) to our growing team. In this clinical consultative role, the PA will be part of a multidisciplinary team, working alongside anesthesiologists, surgeons, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), and other medical professionals to manage hospitalized patients suffering from acute pain. Why Join Us? Diverse Clinical Experience: Gain hands-on exposure to a wide range of acute pain management modalities. Collaborative Team Culture: Thrive in a collegial environment that values teamwork, mutual support, and the delivery of exceptional, patient-centered care. Academic Growth Mentorship: Work in a vibrant academic setting that fosters continuous learning, professional development, and leadership opportunities. Empowered Practice: Join a culture where Physician Assistants are respected, supported, and recognized as vital members of the care teamnever an afterthought Role Highlights: Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and perioperative evaluations within the Acute Pain Service. Participate in daily interdisciplinary roundspresenting patient updates, contributing to clinical decisions, and ensuring seamless implementation of care plans. Recommend, order, and manage multimodal pain therapies, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches such as local anesthetic, lidocaine, and ketamine infusions. Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic studies and lab results. Perform focused histories and physicals (HPs), and develop individualized, evidence-based care plans. Manage and monitor epidural and peripheral nerve catheters in collaboration with the Regional Anesthesia team. Maintain meticulous and timely documentation in compliance with institutional and regulatory standards. Serve as an educational resource for patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff on pain management strategies. Participate in ongoing research and quality improvement initiatives within the Department of Anesthesiology. What Were Looking For: Board certified Physician Assistant who possesses, or is eligible to obtain, an applicable NYS license Ideal candidates will have prior inpatient pain management or inpatient medicine experience but motivated new graduates are encouraged to apply Must possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Candidates with active BLS/ACLS certifications About Us: WMCHealth is a 1,900-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with 10 hospitals on seven campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 12,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians. From Level 1, Level 2, and Pediatric Trauma Centers, the regions only acute care childrens hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals, dozens of specialized institutes and centers, a state-of-the-art Telemedicine program, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, homecare services and one of the largest mental health systems in New York State, today WMCHealth is the pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare in the Hudson Valley. Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit WMCHealth.org. Other: Comprehensive salary and benefit package which includes malpractice coverage, CME Allowance, PSLF, and 401k The highest standard of quality practice backed by comprehensive and collaborative support services Opportunities for continued professional development, mentoring and career advancement. Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physicians Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Are Welcome: Westchester Medical Center Health Network values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. If you are looking to build your subspecialty career in a forward-moving team that values both clinical excellence and balance, wed love to hear from you! To Apply : For more information about this opportunity, please contact our Advanced Clinical Recruitment specialists by email at AdvancedClinicalRecruitment@WMCHealth.org5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386

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