General Physician Assistant-ELM-13050-006

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New York is seeking a Neurology Physician Assistant for day/night coverage to manage acute stroke inpatients. This role involves participating in stroke management, collaborating with medical professionals, and ensuring compliance with hospital guidelines. Required qualifications include New York State registration as a Physician Assistant, relevant experience at a Stroke Center, and necessary certifications. Join us in transforming patient care and fostering an inclusive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• One year minimum experience at a Stroke Center.
• Experience in acute management of stroke.
• Certification with American Heart Association for ACLS and BLS may be required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in acute management of stroke under supervision.
• Determine eligibility for interventions like thrombolysis.
• Collaborate on thrombectomy cases.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively in teams

General computer skills

Education

Completion of NYS-approved program for training of physician assistants

Certification with National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Registration with New York State as Physician Assistant

Tools

EPIC Electronic Medical Record

Job description

Neurology Physician Assistant for day and/or night coverage working under Neurology attending physicians, PGY3 Neurology residents, and Stroke fellows. Emphasis on care of acute Stroke inpatients at Elmhurst Hospital, a key teaching affiliate of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Joint Commission certified Stroke Center/Thrombectomy Capable Center.

Responsibilities

• Participate under the supervision of the Stroke Attending, Chief Resident or Cerebrovascular Fellow in the acute management of stroke, sharing responsibilities with rotating interns covering the Neurology Stroke Service. The settings are primarily the ED, Stroke Unit, Step-down floor, with additional consult cases in Intensive Care Units. The majority of activity and formal teaching and work rounds occur during the day shifts.
• Participate at Stroke Codes during the initial assessment and management of potential stroke cases. Determine eligibility for interventions with the Attending and/or Chief Resident in Neurology, specifically thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy.
• Collaborate as needed readying thrombectomy cases for their procedures with the Endovascular Neurosurgeon or fellow or Physician Assistant on call.
• Application of standard stroke scores, screens, scales (e.g. NIHSS, MRS) of severity, functional outcomes, presence of dysphagia and their documentation. Documentation of required stroke metrics in the templated discharge record.
• Oversee use of templated admission H&Ps, use of admission order sets, entering daily patient progress notes, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, readying discharges, and preparing Discharge Summaries.
• Insure compliance with hospital policies and guidelines for the acute management of stroke and proper documentation thereof in the medical record across the stroke service.

Qualifications

• Job requires completion of NYS-approved program for training of physician assistants to acquire knowledge of anatomy, physiology and clinical patient care, usually via Bachelor of Science program/degree in closely related field. Certain education/training may be accepted by NYS in lieu of these requirements (nurse, etc.).
• One year minimum experience at a Stroke Center, demonstrating knowledge of and ability to perform all tasks within the delineation of privileges permitted for stroke.
• Registration required with New York State as Physician Assistant.
• Certification with National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required.
• Certification may be required with the American Heart Association or similar organization in some areas as provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS).
• General computer skills to be proficient in a robust Electronic Medical Record environment (Epic at our center).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams.

Employer Description

Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.