Physician Assistant - Medicine (28492)

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Physician Assistant - Medicine to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan. Metropolitan Hospital is a full-service community hospital that provides state-of-the-art care and leading-edge technology in a modern environment. We provide culturally sensitive care to patients from all five New York City boroughs in a welcoming and hospitable setting and utilizing the latest advances in medical science.

The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with New York Medical College to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

We are seeking a collaborative and patient-focused Physician Assistant to join our Adult Primary Care team. This is a fully outpatient position serving adult patients (18 years and older) in a supportive, team-based environment. The Physician Assistant will work closely with attending physicians to enhance patient care, improve practice efficiency, and support quality initiatives.

Schedule

• Full-time, outpatient position
• Monday through Friday
• Daytime hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• No evenings, weekends, or on-call responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Support multiple attending physicians in the daily management of adult primary care patients.
• Conduct patient intake activities, gather medical histories, and perform physical examinations as appropriate through in-person and virtual encounters.
• Assist with patient evaluations and follow-up care under the supervision of attending physicians.
• Complete clinical documentation, including encounter notes, chart updates, and patient summaries in the EPIC electronic medical record system.
• Process referrals, enter orders, complete forms, and assist with prior authorizations.
• Manage provider in-basket messages and facilitate timely communication with patients and care team members.
• Monitor and communicate significant changes in patient condition to attending physicians when appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and administrative team members to achieve quality, patient satisfaction, and operational performance goals.
• Contribute to initiatives that support high-quality, patient-centered care.

Practice Model

• No independent patient panel.
• Opportunity to assist in the evaluation and management of attending physicians' patients as needed.
• Strong emphasis on teamwork, care coordination, and clinical support within a busy adult primary care practice.