Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Dr. Mark Drakos
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How you move is why we're here. ®Now more than ever.Get back to what you need and love to do.The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success. If this describes you then let's talk! HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.Emp StatusRegular Full timeWork ShiftCompensation RangeThe base pay scale for this position is $138,974.50 - $180,666.85. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.What you will be doingHospital for Special Surgery, #1 in Orthopedics for the last 10 years, is currently looking for an experienced and energetic Full Time Advanced Practice Provider for one of our physician offices. Dr. Drakos is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery. In this role you will provide some comprehensive clinical support, to an HSS physician practice and contribute to an environment of clinical excellence.Serving as an assistant to Dr. Drakos, duties will include assisting with patient evaluations, treatments, patient and family education. You will interact closely with patients and families and be an integral part of developing great patient and collegial relationships. Your role is essential to promoting a professional atmosphere through courteous communication, cooperation and respect for patients, visitors and members of the healthcare team. In addition, you will be responsible for upholding stellar customer service practices for patients and families, as well as acting as a liaison to the physician and hospital departments.This position is based out of NYC with 1-2 days a week required at our Uniondale, Long Island campusDUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide health assessments, diagnosis and treatments for foot and ankle patients
• Conduct medical histories and physical examinations
• Manage post-operative patient care
• Order and review diagnostic studies and communicate results to patients and provide follow-up treatment and education
• Develop individual treatment plans for foot and ankle patients
• Assist office staff with peer-to-peer requests from insurance carriers during the prior authorization process
• Evaluate the need for medical necessity letters and complete them accordingly; complete other patient paperwork including disability, letters of restriction, return-to-work/school, Social Security etc.
• Facilitate communication between physician and hospital departments, department management and patients
• Work independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Promote cooperation through teamwork
• Complete all in-service learning requirements including but not limited to the annual in-service learning.
• Perform other duties as needed for effective and safe patient care

Qualifications:Requirements:NP Requirement:MSN from Accredited School of NursingObtains/Maintains NP licenses in New York Obtains/Maintains board certification as a NP in specialty area of practiceRNFA Highly DesirableBLS/ACLS via American Heart AssociationDEAPA Requirement:BS or MS in Physician Studies from an accredited programNCCPA certificationObtains/Maintains PA licenses in New York BLS/ACLS via AHAInfection Control CertificateChild Abuse MandateNon-Discrimination PolicyHospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.