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Physician Assistant of Neurosurgery - Clinical Instructor

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from AMA-approved Physician Assistant program. NYS Physician Assistant license. NCCPA certified or must have in possession by start date. New graduate welcome.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree from AMA-approved Physician Assistant program. Experience with neurosurgery or neurology patients.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Under the direction of the Head Physician Assistant and attendings, the PAs (2 Positions) will join a team of Physician Extenders to cover the neurosurgery service 24/7. They will be assisting our Neurosurgeons with evaluation and treatment of patients in our out-patient clinical offices: obtaining surgical or pre-surgical consents, coordinating prerequisites for planned procedures and provide post-procedure care for our neurosurgical and spine physiatry practices. They will perform duties in the operating room as a first assist, as well as caring for patients on the inpatient service. New hires will receive some training on nights and will be expected to share night and weekend call with the other Physician Extenders. Physician Assistants are expected to cover the ER and inpatient units; coordinate pre-hospital evaluation for admission; obtain surgical or pre-surgical consents; provide pot-op care; serve as first assist in operating room; secure transfer of critically ill patients; and assist or perform bedside procedures such as lumbar punctures, ventriculostomies, shunt taps, etc.

Special Notes

This is a non-tenure track position.  FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.  Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

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Application Procedure

Those interested in this position should fill out an online Applicant Information Survey, submit a State Employment Application, cover letter and resume/CV to the departmental address or fax below.

Elizabeth Bosler
Search Chair
Department of Neurological Surgery
HSC T12, Room 080
Stony Brook Medicine, NY 11794-812
Fax: (631)444-1535

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 six Health Sciences schools — Dental Medicine, Health Technology and Management, Pharmaceutical Sciences, 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 603 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.

Official Job Title: Physician Assistant of Neurosurgery - Clinical Instructor
REF#: F-9893-18-05
Campus: Health Sciences Center
Department: Neurosurgery
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Posting Start Date: 05/15/2018
Posting End Date: 07/09/2018

Applications for this position must be received, as specified in the Application Procedure Section, no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time on 07/09/2018, unless specifically noted otherwise in the Special Notes Section.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university office of institutional diversity and equity at (631)632-6280.

Job Category: Health Science and Medical Center Faculty
Posting Date: 05/15/2018