Why Join Our Team?
At New York Health (NYH), we are revolutionizing healthcare with a holistic, integrated approach. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals works collaboratively to provide comprehensive care that addresses all aspects of patient wellbeing. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to personalized care, NYH is setting a new standard for healthcare in our communities.
Join us and become a part of our mission to promote lifelong wellness through compassionate, evidence-based practices that empower patients on their healthcare journeys.
Location: Long Island, NY
Organization: New York Health
At New York Health, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care through innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence. We are seeking an experienced, robotically trained Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing surgical team as a Surgical First Assistant supporting advanced robotic and minimally invasive procedures across Long Island.
This role offers the opportunity to work alongside highly skilled surgeons in a dynamic perioperative environment while contributing to the continued growth of a rapidly expanding healthcare organization.
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Serve as first assistant in robotic-assisted surgical procedures utilizing the da Vinci platform, as well as open and laparoscopic surgical cases
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Provide intraoperative support including patient positioning, port placement, retraction, tissue handling, suturing, and hemostasis
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Conduct preoperative evaluations including history & physicals, consent review, and surgical clearance assessments
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Perform postoperative rounds, manage inpatient care, and coordinate discharge planning
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Collaborate closely with attending surgeons, operating room staff, and hospitalist teams to ensure seamless patient care
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Complete clinical documentation within the EMR in accordance with hospital and practice standards
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Participate in the on-call rotation schedule as needed
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Current New York State licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in good standing
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Nurse Practitioners must possess RNFA certification
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National certification
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ANCC or AANP for NPs
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NCCPA for PAs
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Active DEA registration
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications
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Documented robotic surgical training (da Vinci certification or equivalent)
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Prior surgical first-assist experience
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Eligibility for privileging at St. Charles Hospital and Mather Hospital
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Excellent clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills
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2+ years of surgical first-assist experience
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Experience in general surgery, gynecology, or related surgical subspecialties
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Familiarity with Catholic Health hospital systems and credentialing processes
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Full-time
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Primarily OR-based coverage at St. Charles Hospital (Port Jefferson) and Mather Hospital
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Competitive base salary: $150,000 – $200,000, commensurate with experience
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
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401(k) with employer contribution
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Paid time off and CME allowance
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Malpractice coverage
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Opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly expanding organization
