OR Program Director/Physician Associate - Women's Health - MSH - Full Time

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to lead surgical services and enhance operational efficiency in the OR. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with hospital executives while driving process improvements in women's health. You will be responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing surgical workflows, and presenting metrics to support evidence-based decisions. If you have a passion for healthcare and a strong background in surgical services, this position is a perfect fit for you. Join a collaborative environment dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing healthcare practices.

Qualifications

• Operating room experience in women’s health is required.
• Minimum five years of clinical experience in surgery or perioperative care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality patient care in surgical services.
• Coordinate surgical care planning with vendors and perioperative areas.
• Monitor OR block time utilization and track departmental case volume.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Resource Management

Interest in Healthcare Process Improvement

Education

Graduation from Accredited Physician Assistant Program

Masters Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Epic

Job description

Description

Exciting Opportunity for OR-Experienced Physician Assistants!

Join The Mount Sinai Hospital and become an operational leader. Gain hands-on experience improving processes and increasing throughput in the OR, while interacting directly with the hospital's top executives. Take your career to new heights with this incredible opportunity!

The Program Director is a credentialed Physician Assistant (PA), responsible for daily operations of all surgical sub-specialties and surgical services within the specialties in women’s health at The Mount Sinai Hospital.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Program Director is responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality patient care in surgical services by applying operational strategies, regulatory management, and care coordination. This leadership role includes integral tasks such as organizing data for perioperative processes, tracking case volume and quality measures, coordinating with vendors and surgical teams on equipment, monitoring OR block time utilization, and participating in process improvement projects. The PA Program Director must have a genuine interest in healthcare process improvement. This position requires rotating through all surgical subspecialties to map out workflows and implement necessary changes.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR ROLE EXPECTATIONS:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues, trends, and develop effective plans.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to build relationships and provide direction.
• Resource management abilities to prioritize and allocate resources.
• Proficient in IT solutions, including Microsoft Office Suite and Epic, to improve productivity and efficiency.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THIS ROLE:

COORDINATION OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS:

• Coordinate with Sterile Processing and Material Management to ensure operating room runs smoothly.
• Facilitate surgeon's requests for out-of-block surgical time.
• Communicate with Charge Anesthesiologist on upcoming cases.
• Coordinate surgical care planning with outside Vendors, Radiology, and other perioperative areas.
• Coordinate surgical cases based on patient's infection status.

PLANNING OF DAILY SURGICAL CASE WORKFLOW:

• Daily review of next-day cases to optimize instrumentation, material needs, and equipment.
• Weekly review of the following week's cases.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary services for the following week's cases.
• Order special product requests for the following week's cases.

PRESENTING METRICS TO FACILITATE EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION MAKING:

• Present and interpret key metrics at Children's Services Grand Rounds to support data-driven decision-making.
• Contribute to process improvement committee meetings by analyzing trends, identifying inefficiencies, and providing actionable insights.
• Participate in monthly departmental Perioperative committee meetings, integrating data to inform workflow improvements and enhance surgical outcomes.

ADVANCING OR THROUGHPUT WITH EVIDENCE-BASED QUALITY IMPROVEMENT:

• Monitor block time utilization and track departmental case volume.
• Create, initiate and monitor progress of pilot projects, such as workflow changes in response to recurring issues.
• Initiate and coordinate new instrument, supply and equipment trials.
• Perform randomized audits of ORs to ensure best practices are met.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to discuss quality measures, such as cancellation, return to OR, and Surgical Site Infection prevention initiatives.
• Communicate findings with the surgical team.

INTERDISCIPLINARY COORDINATION AND OPTIMIZATION:

• Meet with Surgical Schedulers monthly to update on hospital OR guidelines and practice.
• Create workgroups with perioperative team and surgical residents on process improvement projects and ongoing education of instruments and equipment.
• Meet with vendors on current orders and answer their questions.
• Communicate with perioperative services daily to review case-specific needs and relay messages to peri-op staff.

PA REQUIREMENTS:

• Required: Operating room experience in women’s health, including OB/GYN and gynecologic surgery.
• Preferred: Experience in high-risk obstetrics, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and fertility procedures.
• Interest in or exposure to robotic-assisted surgery, reconstructive plastic surgery, and breast reconstruction.
• Graduate of an accredited PA program.
• Current PA licensure and NCCPA certification.
• Minimum five years of clinical experience in surgery or perioperative care.
• Preferred: Leadership or administrative experience.
• Strong interest in quality improvement, process optimization, and efficiency initiatives.
• Ability to understand and apply local, state, and regulatory policies, including Joint Commission standards and perioperative guidelines.

Qualifications

Graduation from Accredited Physician Assistant Program, Masters preferred

0-2 years of experience in clinical specialty of hire and/or new graduate from accredited PA Program

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The 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.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The 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.