Physician Assistant – Ambulatory Surgical Oncology (Incidental Findings) at Westchester Medical Center – Valhalla, New York

Summary:

WMCHealth is launching a new Incidental Findings Program focused on the timely identification and management of unexpected findings in the lung, pancreas, and liver. To ensure the program’s success, we are recruiting an Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, who will play a pivotal role in conducting patient visits, in both an autonomous and shared capacity, along with reviewing imaging results, triaging findings, and communicating directly with patients regarding the need for follow-up care. The APP will serve as the central point of contact, coordinating with primary care providers and specialty teams to facilitate timely evaluations, appointments, and referrals. With the launch of this program, WMCHealth looks to enhance patient safety, improve care coordination, reduce delays in diagnosis, and ensure that incidental findings are addressed efficiently and effectively, reinforcing the health system’s commitment to proactive, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities:

• Performing medical evaluations, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and consultations for diverse patients.
• Responding to, managing and delivering direct patient care as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be board certified as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner and possess, or be able to obtain, an applicable NYS License.
• Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years of ambulatory experience in surgery or medicine, although motivated new graduates will be considered.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About Us:

WMCHealth is a 1,900-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with 10 hospitals on seven campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 12,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians. From Level 1, Level 2, and Pediatric Trauma Centers, the region's only acute care children's hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals, dozens of specialized institutes and centers, a state-of-the-art Telemedicine program, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, homecare services and one of the largest mental health systems in New York State, today WMCHealth is the pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare in the Hudson Valley. Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit WMCHealth.org.

Other:

• Comprehensive salary and benefit package which includes malpractice coverage, CME Allowance, and 401k
• The highest standard of quality practice backed by comprehensive and collaborative support services
• Opportunities for continued professional development, mentoring and career advancement.
• Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physicians Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All are welcome: Westchester Medical Center Health Network values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class.

To Apply:

For more information about this opportunity, contact Nicole White, Advanced Clinical Recruiter, by email at Nicole.White@wmchealth.org.