Oncology PA: Patient Care, Diagnostics & Surgical Support

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks a Physician Assistant to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care under physician supervision. You will interview patients, perform exams, document care, and participate in treatment planning and procedures.

Responsibilities include ordering tests, interpreting results, assisting during surgery, counseling patients on regimens, and ensuring infection control.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Current NCCPA certification and NY licensure.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant in New York with NYS DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient health by interviewing and obtaining medical history.
• Performs exams and provides treatment and counseling.
• Orders/interprets tests and manages results.
• Performs therapeutic procedures and wound care.
• Counsels on regimens, growth, development, and health maintenance.
• Develops patient management plans and documents progress.
• Maintains infection-control standards and safety procedures.
• Assists physicians during surgery or complex procedures.
• Performs other related duties.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical documentation

Infection control

Counseling patients

Team collaboration

Surgical assisting

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program

0-2 years Physician's Associate experience

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks a Physician Assistant to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care under physician supervision. You will interview patients, perform exams, document care, and participate in treatment planning and procedures.

Responsibilities include ordering tests, interpreting results, assisting during surgery, counseling patients on regimens, and ensuring infection control.