Per Diem Physician Assoc-QHC/Day Shift-14100-045

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 96 432 - 130 872; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mount Sinai Medical Center is looking for a Physician Assistant to join the Emergency Department. The role involves performing medical examinations, documenting patient care, and implementing treatment plans. Candidates should have completed a NYS-approved program, hold a NCCPA certification, and possess a NYS PA license.

The position offers a competitive hourly salary between $70 and $95, depending on experience and education. Join us in delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a training program as a physician assistant.
• Analytical ability to diagnose and treat medical issues.
• High level of responsibility in patient interactions.

Responsabilités

• Perform histories and physical examinations on ED patients.
• Document patient encounters in medical records.
• Implement treatment protocols and make clinical decisions.

Connaissances

Analytical ability

Manual dexterity

Patient interaction

Formation

Completion of NYS-approved program for training physician assistants

NCCPA certification

NYS PA license

BCLS/ACLS/PALS certification

Description du poste

Role Overview

To describe the general nature and level of work performed by physician assistants in the Emergency Department. This should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities and duties of the physician assistant or senior physician assistant. Physician assistants are credentialed to perform direct clinical functions in all areas of the Emergency Department, including the Adult ED, Fast Track, Pediatric Emergency Department, and ED Observation Unit.

Responsibilities

1. Perform focused or comprehensive histories and physical examinations on ED patients and formulate a diagnostic and treatment plan.
2. Document the patient encounter in the medical record, including pertinent history of present illness and past medical history (including allergies and current medications).
3. Implement treatment protocols and undertake clinical decision making under the supervision of an Emergency Medicine attending for patients in the ED Observation Unit during its hours of operation.
4. Write orders for diagnostic tests, medications, consultations, immunizations, and clinic referrals.
5. Review, interpret, and document results of the diagnostic tests ordered.
6. Confer with the supervising Attending Physician and nursing staff to ensure delivery of optimum quality of patient care and to keep them apprised of clinical developments, patient concerns, etc.
7. Write prescriptions in accordance with hospital guidelines.
8. Counsel patients on health education issues and disease prevention when appropriate.
9. Present all cases to the supervising Attending Physician.
10. All referrals for consultation are discussed with and approved by the supervising Attending Physician.
11. Review all EKGs, laboratory, and radiologic results with the supervising Attending Physician prior to discharging the patient from the ED.
12. Perform other duties pursuant to clinical responsibility, such as arranging follow‑up, obtaining informed consent, recalling patients for further evaluation and treatment, escorting patients to other areas of the hospital or interhospital transfers, and informing patients of necessary post‑discharge instructions as required.
13. Complete and document participation in continuing medical education required of physician assistants to meet certification requirements, including assigned lectures and conferences.
14. Participate in the administrative and academic aspects of the ED in staff meetings, QA activities, conferences, morning reports, and other duties as required by the supervising Attending Physician, the Director of Service, and/or Chief Physician Assistant.
15. Perform the following procedures under general supervision:
    • Venipuncture and initiating IV fluids
    • Ordering of routine x‑rays and laboratory studies
    • Ordering of medications in accordance with hospital guidelines
    • Catheterization of the urinary bladder
    • Nasogastric tube insertion
    • Reduction of dislocations
    • Splinting of orthopedic injuries
    • Arterial puncture for the purpose of blood gas determination
    • Minor surgical procedures (e.g., suturing, incision and drainage, wound checks, etc.)
    • Initiate emergency procedures including Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
16. Perform the following procedures under direct supervision:
    • Endotracheal intubation
    • Participate in the resuscitation of cardiopulmonary and other complex medical emergencies.
    • Participate in the management of complex surgical emergencies.
    • Order controlled drugs and psychotropic medications in accordance with established hospital guidelines.
    • Placement of central venous catheters, venous cutdown, joint aspiration, lumbar puncture and other emergency procedures at the discretion of the supervising Attending Physician.

Qualifications

• Completion of NYS‑approved program for the training of physician assistants or specialist assistants, usually via a Bachelor of Science program or degree in a closely related field.
• NCCPA certification.
• NYS PA license.
• BCLS/ACLS/PALS certification.
• Registration required with NYS as a Physician Assistant.
• High level of analytical ability required to effectively and expeditiously diagnose and treat medical/surgical problems under the direction of the supervising Attending Physician.
• Interaction with various internal hospital medical, administrative, and professional staff in routine clinical duties, with a high degree of responsibility for daily contacts with patients and their families.
• Manual dexterity required for adept manipulation of surgical instruments and handling of medical equipment; physical strength necessary for lifting and proper handling/positioning of patients.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $70 - $95 hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses, incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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 faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported.