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LAYIQ - Lead Physician Assistant - Surgical Services at Catholic Health Services of Long Island

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Lead Surgical Physician Assistant (PA)
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated
Lead Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) to oversee and support a team of PAs within a dynamic surgical program at a leading hospital in New York. This role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, offering the opportunity to shape care delivery, mentor staff, and drive excellence across surgical services.
The Lead PA will partner closely with surgeons, administrative leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered surgical care across the continuum—from pre-operative assessment through post-operative recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership & Oversight: Serve as a clinical leader and resource for Surgical PAs across multiple specialties
Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to PA staff, including onboarding and ongoing development
Assist in staffing coordination, scheduling, and workflow optimization
Pre-operative Care: Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including history, physical exams, and risk assessments
Order and interpret diagnostic studies and prepare patients for surgery
Educate patients and families on procedures and expectations
Intra-operative Care: First or second assist in a wide range of surgical procedures
Perform advanced surgical tasks including suturing, retraction, hemostasis, and specimen handling
Post-operative Care: Manage post-surgical recovery, including pain control, wound care, and complication management
Coordinate discharge planning and follow-up care
Program Development & Quality: Collaborate with leadership to improve clinical protocols, efficiency, and patient outcomes
Support quality initiatives, performance improvement efforts, and best practice implementation
Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with surgeons, nurses, residents, and administrative teams
Serve as a liaison between PA staff and leadership
Documentation & Compliance: Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
Maintain compliance with institutional, state, and regulatory standards
On-Call Responsibilities: Participate in call coverage as required and support team coverage needs

Qualifications:

Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
Current New York State PA license
NCCPA certification required
BLS and ACLS by AHA
Minimum of 3–5 years of surgical PA experience preferred
Prior leadership, supervisory, or precepting experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated clinical excellence and strong decision-making skills

Lead Physician Assistant - Surgical Services

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