Post-Discharge Appointment & Care Transitions Associate Program

The Post-Discharge Appointment and Care Transitions Associate Program at NYU Langone Health provides exceptional individuals with an opportunity to gain insight into patient care, clinical operations, and care coordination, while providing a valuable service to the patients. This is a 1-2 year full - time position and an ideal opportunity for gap-year students seeking to enter medical school.

Responsibilities:

 Facilitate the scheduling of follow-up appointments by :

 Communicating directly with patients and care team to coordinate patient preferences, addressing concerns, and communicating needs to clinical staff.

 Contacting primary care physicians and outside consultants.

 Provide education and real-time training to patients and/or family and clinical staff to ensure engagement.

 Participate in clinical care team work rounds and discharge huddles.

 Assist with process and quality improvement projects assigned by the Leadership teams.

Required Skills:

 Bachelor’s degree and planned completion of pre-medical courses.

 Intention to pursue a medical career and transition out of the program within 1-2 years.

 Excellent interpersonal, organizational , communications, and problem solving skills.

 Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

 Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and respond to urgent issues in a timely manner.

Additional Information:

 1-2 year position, 40 hours/week (full time)

 Positions available at:

 2 Campuses:

 Tisch Hospital in Manhattan

 NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn

 Various Teams:

 Internal Medicine

 Cardiology

 Neurology

Anticipated start date in late May or early June 2018.

Please click here to upload a CV/resumé and a letter of interest.