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Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is a Level 1 Trauma Center and accredited Stroke Center, delivering advanced surgical care for patients with complex and rare conditions. Join our collaborative team of advanced practice providers across Surgical ICU, ENT, Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, and Trauma.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct detailed physical exams and comprehensive patient assessments
  • Diagnose, order medications, and implement individualized care plans
  • Perform bedside procedures within scope of practice
  • Participate in daily rounds and family meetings
  • Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and care teams to optimize patient care
  • Educate patients and caregivers on health management and treatment plans
  • Provide consultation to nursing and ancillary staff on patient condition and care plans
  • Ensure accurate, timely documentation of patient histories, exams, and progress notes
  • Adhere to clinical protocols, hospital policies, and patient safety standards
  • Maintain competency in clinical privileges and complete mandatory training

Critical Requirement:

Candidates must be flexible 37.5 hours/week and available for 1–2 weekend days per month.

Tagged as: physician assistant, surgery

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree required from an accredited PA program.
  • Current NYS PA License NCCPA certification (for PAs)
  • Current BLS & ACLS certifications required.
  • Prior surgical experience required
  • Strong critical thinking, teamwork, and patient-centered care focus
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