Physician Assistant – Inpatient Med-Psych

NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

For more than 135 years, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital has provided exceptional care to the communities we serve. Join our collaborative Physician Assistant team and play a vital role in delivering outstanding patient-centered care while advancing our culture of Putting Patients First

As a Physician Assistant on our Inpatient Med-Psych service, you will work alongside psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex psychiatric and medical needs. You will be a valued clinical partner, contributing your expertise to improve patient outcomes while supporting patients and families through every stage of care.

About the Role

The Department of Psychiatry is proud to support a state-of-the-art, 24-bed inpatient psychiatry unit that includes four higher-acuity medical-psychiatric beds. This unique service is designed to care for patients with coexisting psychiatric and medical conditions, providing an integrated approach to treatment.

In this role, you will provide 24-hour coverage in collaboration with the care team and manage all aspects of inpatient medical care, including:

• Conducting daily patient rounds with the psychiatry team
• Evaluating and managing acute and chronic medical conditions
• Documenting patient care and treatment plans
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
• Responding to medical and psychiatric emergencies on the unit
• Coordinating consults with specialty services
• Managing admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, high-quality care

This position offers a unique opportunity to practice at the intersection of medicine and psychiatry while working in a supportive and innovative clinical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–2 years of Physician Assistant experience in hospital medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, psychiatry, or a related inpatient setting

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current New York State Physician Assistant license
• NCCPA certification
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• New York State Infection Control Certification
• DEA registration with compliance for New York State Opioid Prescriber Training requirements

Why NewYork-Presbyterian?

At NewYork-Presbyterian, Physician Assistants are respected clinical leaders who practice at the top of their license. You'll have the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment, care for a diverse patient population, and contribute to a team dedicated to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.