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Job Details GENERAL SURGERY APP COORDINATOR POSITION SUMMARY: Comprehensive General Surgery patient management. The APP performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional evaluations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, and provides direct patient care services, as well as Clinical Support for the General Surgery Service Line Initiatives in collaboration with CHSLI affiliated provider groups. This position reports to the Administrative Director of APP Services. POSTION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Physician Assistant must be a graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant Bachelor’s Degree required; Masters preferred Licensure/Certification: New York State Physician Assistant license required Physician Assistant must have current NCCPA certification Must be BLS/ACLS/AED Certified by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. No other organizations will be acceptable DEA license required Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Competency to practice medicine with physician supervision required Experience: Previous General Surgery supervision experience preferred Previous Laparoscopic, Robotic Surgery supervision experience preferred. Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook Email required. Familiarity with Electronic Health Records Physical Demands: Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES In addition to the responsibilities of the Surgery APP, the Coordinator has the following responsibilities: Under the Administrative Director of APP Services, supervises APPs in their service Assignment of on-call schedule, as well as vacation/holiday time for APPs in their service. Also completes monthly schedules and payroll Responsible for the daily assignment of APPs to those operative cases which require surgical assistants Actively participates with the Human Resource Department in the recruitment of APPs for their service. Assists the Administrative Director of APP Services in the screening of such applicants Assists the Administrative Director of APP Services in the completion of job evaluations for current APPs in their service Serves as a representative of the Service Director and/or Administrative Director of APP Services with various departments/groups in the hospital, i.e., Administration, Nursing, Pharmacy, Attending Staff, etc. to help resolve problems Assumes responsibility for the overall efficient functioning of the service to include the compilation of necessary statistics Acts as a liaison between the Administrative Director of APP Services and the APPs on the service Responsible for the development of case protocols for presentation at the Monthly Performance Improvement conferences specific to their service Performs chart reviews and investigations at the request of the Administrative Director of APP Services Makes recommendations regarding more efficient/effective functioning of the APPs regarding staffing, on-call, etc. Compilation of monthly in and out-patient admissions and surgical statistics, and preparation and presentation of protocols of those cases with Q.I. issues requiring review at the monthly Departmental PI meeting Other duties may be assigned in addition to those listed as necessary MISSION We, at Catholic Health Services, humbly join together to bring Christ’s healing mission and the mission of mercy of the Catholic Church expressed in Catholic healthcare to our communities. VISION To be the preferred healthcare system on Long Island for patients, doctors and staff. VALUES: I-C-A-R-E Integrity: We are who we say we are and act in accordance with the splendor of truth of our Catholic moral teaching and our Catholic values Compassion: We have compassion for our patients, see the suffering Christ in them, strive to alleviate suffering and serve the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of our patients. Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences. Respect: We honor the sanctity of life at every stage of life and the dignity of every person, and incorporate all the principles of Catholic social teaching in our relationships and advocacy. Excellence: We seek the glory of God in the compassionate service of our patients, and we strive to do the best that can be done, whatever our role. ORGANIZATIONAL STANDARDS: Teamwork: Works in collaboration with others by building team spirit. Customer Service/Service Excellence: Seeks opportunities and provide friendly and courteous service. Quality/Safety: Works to the highest quality standards and ensures the safety of patients, self, and others. Accountability/Reliability: Evaluates own work for opportunities to improve. Initiative: Proactive and takes responsibility for actions, projects and people. Mission, Vision and Values: Exemplifies and supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of CHS in carrying out job responsibilities. Salary Range USD $160,000.00 - USD $210,000.00 /Yr.