Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) Opportunity with Long Island Plastic Surgical Group!All candidates MUST be willing to travel, if needed.All candidates MUST have flexibility to work nights and weekends, if needed.All candidates MUST have breast reconstruction experience.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor''s DegreeGraduate of an accredited physician assistant training programCertified NYS Physician AssistantQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:Must maintain a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration and professional liability insurance in accordance with his/her employment agreementBecome and remain a provider in good standing in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.CPR, ACLS, BLSAbility to multi-task and work within a fast-paced environmentMaintain a sense of urgencyExtensive surgical procedure knowledgeAbility to perform wound care, suture, and drain removalAbility to perform minor surgical procedures without in-room supervisionAbility to perform consultations when the supervising physician is absentMaintain registration in good standing as an RPA, in accordance with NYS lawsApply, be awarded, and maintain in good standing, membership on the medical staff of each Facility with appropriate privileges at each Facility.RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:Perform patient care duties as directed by the supervising physicianMaintain open lines of communication with the supervising physician in regards to a patient''s medical history (or other information) during consultations, before/after surgery, and office visits.See pre-op and post-op patients; conduct all preoperative histories and physicals and provide the patient with any prescriptions they will need during the perioperative period; answer any pre/post-operative questions from patientsMeet with new and existing patients of the supervising physician during office hours; responsible for inpatient consults when supervising physician is unavailableCompletes, notes summaries, evaluations, and other medical records using EMR (Nextech)Utilize advanced assessment skills to anticipate complex patient problems specific to plastic surgeryPerform a variety of inpatient patient care activities, wound care, dressing changes, removal of drain and sutures, etc.Obtain patient''s medical and personal history; obtain signed consent forms and perform physical evaluations on patients; ensure data entered is complete, accurate, up-to-date, and communicated to supervising physician and other medical staff in an organized fashionProvide preoperative preparation for patients by completing surgery scheduling forms, obtaining signed consent forms, handing certification insurance concernsPerform postoperative follow-up assessments on patientsAssist supervising physician in the operating room with various tasks such as performing first assist in surgery (i.e. surgical procedures such as retraction, cutting suture, etc.); accompany and assist supervising physician at other hospitals, when necessaryMaintain and develop knowledge concerning new surgical techniques, while maintaining the skills of the Primary Care PAObserve and comply with all reasonable policies, rules and regulations of the practice and other facilitiesDoes this sound like you? If so, APPLY TODAY.WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:Medical, dental and vision insurance19 Days PTO, as well as 8 paid holidays401k MatchDeep Blue Med Spa Employee Benefits Program (50% product discount, complimentary and discounted services, including injectables, etc.)Educational Development/Tuition ReimbursementWellness programs (Employee Assistance Program, Discounted gym memberships, discounted wireless phone services, etc.)ABOUT US:The Long Island Plastic Surgical Group (LIPSG) is the nation''s largest private academic plastic surgery practice serving Long Island and the New York metro area. We offer eight locations throughout Long Island, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, including state-of-the-art operating rooms in Garden City and Manhattan, which have been fully accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc. (AAAASF).Established in 1948, LIPSG has treated over half a million patients and developed many of the region''s specialty centers including microsurgery, burn surgery, wound care, facial reanimation, peripheral nerve reconstruction, and cleft addition to offering a full spectrum of plastic surgery to our patients, we are also committed to supporting our community by meeting the need for reconstructive care. We host an annual Breast Cancer Summit to share patient resources with the community and provide an overview of the latest developments in breast cancer care and reconstruction. LIPSG doctors have provided life-altering surgeries including reattaching limbs, complex wound and burn management, and reconstructive cleft lip and palate surgeries, both in our local community and worldwide through their work with humanitarian aid organizations such as ReSurge International.The surgeons at LIPSG also oversee Deep Blue Med Spa, which is focused on skin rejuvenation and minimally invasive treatments for the face and body, provided by specially trained medical aestheticians and physician assistants. We also offer several medical-grade skincare lines including our exclusive line, ProBLUEMD®, which enables our patients to take professional skincare home with them.

Created: 2025-11-01