Emergency Medicine PA | Fast Track & ED Care

Mount Sinai Health Systems; New York (NY); On-site; USD 101,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System seeks a Physician Assistant for the Emergency Department. You will perform histories and exams, document patient encounters, order tests and treatments, and coordinate with Attending Physicians to ensure high-quality care in ED settings including Adult, Fast Track, Peds ED, and Observation Unit.

The role requires NYS PA licensure, NCCPA certification, BCLS/ACLS/PALS, and strong clinical judgment. You will participate in CME and ED operations to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Completion of NYS-approved program for the training of physician assistants or specialist assistants, usually via Bachelor of Science program or degree in closely related field.
• NCCPA Certification
• NYS PA License
• BCLS/ACLS/PALS certification
• High level of analytical ability required to effectively and expeditiously diagnose and treat medical/surgical problems under the direction of the supervising Attending Physician.
• Interacts with hospital staff; high responsibility for daily patient contacts.
• Manual dexterity for manipulation of instruments; physical strength for patient handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform focused or comprehensive histories and physical examinations on ED patients and formulate a diagnostic and treatment plan.
• Document patient encounters and pertinent medical history in the medical record.
• Implement treatment protocols under supervision in ED Observation Unit.
• Write orders for tests, medications, consultations, immunizations and referrals.
• Review, interpret and document diagnostic test results.
• Coordinate with Attending Physician and nursing staff to assure quality patient care.
• Write prescriptions per hospital guidelines.
• Counsel patients on health education and disease prevention.
• Present cases to supervising Attending Physician.
• Refer for consultation with approval of Attending Physician.
• Review all ECGs, labs and radiology results with Attending Physician prior to discharge.
• Arrange follow-up, obtain informed consent, recall patients for evaluation, and assist with transfers when needed.
• Complete CME participation to meet certification requirements.
• Participate in ED staff meetings, QA activities, conferences and morning reports.

Skills

Analytical ability

Manual dexterity

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

NYS- approved PA program

NCCPA Certification

NYS PA License

BCLS/ACLS/PALS certification

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System seeks a Physician Assistant for the Emergency Department. You will perform histories and exams, document patient encounters, order tests and treatments, and coordinate with Attending Physicians to ensure high-quality care in ED settings including Adult, Fast Track, Peds ED, and Observation Unit.

The role requires NYS PA licensure, NCCPA certification, BCLS/ACLS/PALS, and strong clinical judgment. You will participate in CME and ED operations to enhance patient outcomes.