Physician Assistant (PA) Supervisor
Job Description
Job Description
Who We Are:
St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is the only hospital providing emergency and ambulatory care to the densely populated, culturally and economically diverse, and medically underserved populations of the Rockaways and Five Towns in southern Queens County and southwestern Nassau County, New York. Celebrating over 110 years of community care, the 257-bed facility provides people of all faiths with comprehensive preventive, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services, regardless of ability to pay.
Come Grow With Us!
Type: Full-Time (75 hours biweekly)
Shift: Days
Hours: Varies
Pay: $150,000 - $185,000
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Physician Assistant (PA) Supervisor to lead our team of PAs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of PA operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. This is a full-time position, working 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.
Responsibilities:
- Clinical Oversight: Provide direct supervision and mentorship to a team of Physician Assistants, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols, best practices, and regulatory requirements. This includes reviewing charts, providing feedback on patient management, and assisting with complex cases as needed.
- Quality Assurance: Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction. Monitor and evaluate PA performance through regular audits, peer reviews, and performance evaluations.
- Scheduling and Staffing: Collaborate with leadership to develop and manage PA schedules, ensuring adequate staffing levels to meet patient demand. Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training of new PAs.
- Professional Development: Identify educational needs and facilitate ongoing professional development opportunities for the PA team. Stay abreast of current medical trends, guidelines, and advancements, and integrate them into practice.
- Collaboration and Communication: Foster strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care coordination. Serve as a liaison between PAs and departmental leadership.
- Compliance: Ensure the PA team complies with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations, as well as organizational policies and procedures, including HIPAA and ethical guidelines.
- Problem-Solving: Address and resolve any issues or concerns that arise related to PA practice, patient care, or team dynamics in a timely and effective manner.
Requirements:
- Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant (PA) license in New York
- Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as a practicing Physician Assistant
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role preferred