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Stony Brook University: Health Sciences: Renaissance School of Medicine: Surgery

Description

Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH), a nationally recognized leader in cardiothoracic care and one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals (Healthgrades), is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) team. The CTICU PA will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to critically ill patients recovering from complex cardiothoracic procedures. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge medicine in a high-acuity, academic medical center on Long Island.

Key Responsibilities

+ Conduct thorough patient assessments, including physical exams, hemodynamic monitoring, and interpretation of diagnostics (e.g., chest X-rays, echocardiograms, lab results).

+ Manage post-operative care for CTICU patients, including those on mechanical circulatory support (e.g., ECMO, IABP) and ventilators.

+ Perform procedures such as arterial line insertion, central venous catheter placement, Swan-Ganz Catheter placement, chest tube placement and chest tube removal.

+ Collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, and nurses to develop and adjust treatment plans, including medication management.

+ Respond to acute changes in patient condition, initiating emergency protocols as needed.

+ Educate patients and families on post-operative recovery and discharge planning.

+ Document care accurately in the Epic EMR system, ensuring compliance with hospital standards.

+ Participate in quality improvement initiatives and multidisciplinary rounds to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current NCCPA certification. Valid New York State PA license or eligibility to obtain prior to start date. BLS and ACLS certification. Proficiency in critical care procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

1–2 years of critical care or cardiothoracic experience (new graduates with strong CTICU rotations will be considered). Experience with cardiothoracic surgical patients and advanced monitoring systems. Familiarity with Epic EMR and academic medical center workflows. Critical care certification.

Application Instructions

All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application. For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site ( https://support.interfolio.com/ ) or reach out to their Scholar Service Team at [email protected] or (877) 997-8807.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Tracey Erickson at 631-638-2326

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 by calling (631) 632- 6350. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and creating 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 get in touch with the Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.

Stony Brook University is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is safe, accessible, and free of all forms of discrimination, sexual misconduct, or research misconduct, among other infractions. In support of this commitment, certain candidates for employment will be required to disclose such employment-related misconduct findings and pending investigations or proceedings, and final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions will authorize their current and previous employer(s) from the last seven (7) years to disclose such information to the University. Employment is contingent on your full and complete disclosure on these matters. In the event that you fail to disclose any such matter or in the event of an unsatisfactory outcome of the disclosure and review process, an offer of employment may be revoked at SBU's sole discretion. If SBU becomes aware of a failure to disclose or misrepresentation of any such matter after your employment commences, you may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.