Physician Assistant - Urology (Overnight)

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding Physician Assistant - Urology (Overnight) to the group at NYC Health Hospitals/Kings County. Kings County Hospital operates a world-renowned Level I Trauma Center, one of only three in Brooklyn, which serves 2.6 million residents of Brooklyn and Staten Island.

The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.

The mission of NYC Health Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Opportunity Details

• Emergency Department Consults: Respond to urgent urology consultations in the ER, evaluate and manage patients with a wide range of urological conditions, including trauma, infections, stone disease, and acute urological emergencies.
• Inpatient Care: Manage and oversee the care of inpatients under the urology service, including monitoring patient progress, conducting daily rounds, performing procedures (e.g., catheter placements, drainage tube management, etc.), and adjusting care plans as needed.
• Collaborative Care: Work closely with urology residents, attending physicians, nursing staff, and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care. Seek guidance from attending physicians and residents, when necessary, particularly for complex cases.
• Procedures: Assist with or independently perform basic urological procedures in both the emergency department and inpatient settings under the supervision of the attending physician.
• Patient Education: Provide patient and family education on urological conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care plans. 
• Documentation & Handoffs: Complete timely and thorough documentation of patient encounters, orders, and plans in the hospital’s EMR system. Ensure proper handoff of patients at the end of the shift for continuity of care.
• Support for Urology Service: Provide support for the overall urology service, ensuring high standards of patient care during overnight hours. This position includes back-up support from urology residents and attendings who take home call for additional guidance
• Schedule: 3 Nights Per Week, 12-Hour Shifts