St. Joseph Hospital, located at 4295 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage, New York 11714, is a community hospital that provides comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, critical care and surgical services. St. Joseph Hospital is proud to hold The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval, signifying full accreditation by the nation's predominant standards-setting body in health care. Amongst many quality achievements, St. Joseph is also recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for GOLD quality achievements for both Stroke and AFIB. In fact, St. Joseph is the first hospital on Long Island to earn the AFIB GOLD Quality Achievement Award.

Our inpatient units provide a comprehensive range of medical specialists who provide care in internal medicine, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, gastroenterology, critical care, kidney disease, neurology, hematology and oncology. Surgical specialists offer surgery for breast disease, breast cancer, gallstones, hernia repairs, plastic and reconstructive surgery, urologic surgery, ENT surgery, surgery for gastrointestinal diseases and cancer, surgical oncology and spine surgery. Orthopedic surgery for fractures, sports injuries and joint replacements are also performed. Surgery and endoscopy are available on an inpatient basis or through the Ambulatory Surgical Service.

General surgery and Ortho Physician Assistant

• Consult coverage for all orthopedics patients placed by the Emergency Department or hospital floors. This includes being able to perform a comprehensive history and physical, ordering/interpreting laboratory and radiological exams, diagnosing and collaborating with attending physician.

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  Daily rounding on orthopedic patients to monitor their clinical status and when needed, assist with rounding/discharges for other Surgical specialties including: cardiothoracic, bariatric, hand, spine and general surgery.

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  Knowledge and skill in providing the following: casting/splinting, fracture or dislocation reductions, hematoma blocks, digital nerve blocks, arthrocentesis, suturing, incision and drainage of abscesses or bursal aspirations, local wound care.

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  First or second assist in the operating room

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  Discuss plan of care with interdisciplinary teams, and communicate effectively with patients and family members.

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  Discharge patients which includes ensuring proper follow up and writing necessary prescriptions.

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  Perform dressing changes, wound vac placement, chest tube removal as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Graduate of an accredited & recognized NYS Physician Assistant Training Program. 1-3 years previous experience in surgery preferred.

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  Current valid licensure to practice as Physician Assistant in NYS. Able to make sound decisions based on critical analysis of the situation.

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  Ability to prioritize complex situations in a timely manner and educate patients/staff regarding the health care system.

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  Must be BLS and ACLS certified. Must be certified by the national certifying body as recognized by the NYS Department of Education.

Must be registered in NYS.