Physician Assistant, Clinical Instructor, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology (136956) Job Listing at Stony Brook University SUNY in Stony Brook, NY (Job ID 3357320-2024-04-12)

Description

Location: Stony Brook, New York

Open Date: Apr 11, 2024

Deadline: May 11, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
This position serves as a healthcare professional who, under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician, will provide care to patients seen at the Stony Brook Medicine division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology ambulatory office, located at 3 Technology Drive in East Setauket, NY. The physician extender is expected to maintain and enhance a current level of knowledge relative to professional practice, as well as meet the requirements necessary for licensure and certification. The following duties will be expected:

• Care for patients with a variety of acute and chronic GI diseases, including but not limited to pancreatic and biliary conditions of the gastrointestinal tract and general diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. This includes both new patient consultations and follow-up visits.
• Collaborate with supervising physician and nursing staff in the facilitation and interpretation of endoscopy, imaging and laboratory results.
• Conduct comprehensive or episodic assessments of patients recently admitted to the hospital floors and/or emergency room with basic gastroenterological disorders.
• Establish a medical diagnosis, order and evaluate diagnostic studies, & prescribe and regulate medications.
• Assess and/or manage follow-up plans within the protocols and practice plans approved by the supervising physician.
• Contact patients with endoscopy, imaging and laboratory results and return calls from patients with inquiries about their gastrointestinal care.
• Record and document health appraisal data necessary to maintain, coordinate and expedite required services.
• Maintain ongoing, daily communication with the physician collaborator.
• Act as a resource and consultant to healthcare staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Physician Assistant: NYS license and certification as a Physician Assistant. Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) from an accredited school of Physician Assistants.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
At least one year of clinical experience working as a Physician Assistant. Previous experience working in gastroenterology, internal medicine, or general surgery. Work experience in gastroenterology with emphasis on outpatient/ambulatory care of patients with gastrointestinal (GI) and motility disorders.

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For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Olga Aroniadis at 631-444-2119.

Special Notes:
Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

Campus Description:
Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research, and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs, and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center's outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable, and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.