Per Diem Physician Associate-EHC-14100-008

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,432 - 206,640; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in New York as a Per Diem Physician Associate. In this role, you will evaluate and treat patients under physician supervision, perform diagnostic tests, and participate in administrative functions. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Physician Assistant program and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of emergency medicine experience preferred.
• Registration required with New York State as Physician Assistant or Specialist Assistant.
• Certification with National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients under supervision of a physician.
• Perform diagnostic tests and procedures as per scope of practice.
• Document entries in patients' electronic medical records.

Skills

Basic Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge on how to use an electronic medical record (EPIC)

Education

Completion of NYS-approved program for training of physician assistant

Minimum Bachelor of Science program/degree in Physician Assistant studies

Job description

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Description

Under the general supervision of a licensed physician, evaluates and treats patients with medical and/or surgical problems and assists in delivery of emergency care within the scope of emergency medicine practice. Performs routine histories and physical examinations; performs and/or interprets diagnostic tests and/or procedures as detailed in the department specific scope of practice. May participate in training, recruiting, quality assurance activities and other administrative roles and/or functions as requested by department leadership. Delivers direct patient care.

Description

Under the general supervision of a licensed physician, evaluates and treats patients with medical and/or surgical problems and assists in delivery of emergency care within the scope of emergency medicine practice. Performs routine histories and physical examinations; performs and/or interprets diagnostic tests and/or procedures as detailed in the department specific scope of practice. May participate in training, recruiting, quality assurance activities and other administrative roles and/or functions as requested by department leadership. Delivers direct patient care.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of a licensed physician:

• Participate in the initial evaluation and management of ED patients from their initial presentation through disposition decision. Perform complete patient history and physical examination; order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests, standardized radiological studies and initiate treatment. Perform routine or emergency procedures including but not limited to slit lamp exam, repair of wounds/lacerations, irrigation and drainage of abscesses, insertion of nasogastric tubes and intravenous lines, sampling of arterial blood, removal of foreign bodies, etc.
• Writes appropriately authorized prescriptions and orders medications in accordance with NYS department of Education regulations; may prescribe controlled substances under appropriate physician countersignature.
• Confers with attending physicians to ensure delivery of optimum quality of patient care and to keep them apprised of clinical developments, patient concerns, etc.
• Performs other duties pursuant to clinical responsibility, such as arranging follow-up for patients, obtaining informed consent from patient, recalling patients for further evaluation and treatment. Informs patients of necessary post-discharge instructions as required.
• Documents appropriate entries in patient’s electronic medical record which may include but not limited to history & physical exam, procedures performed, and medical decision making.
• Completes and documents participation in continuing medical education required of physician assistants in order to meet requirements for certification, including assigned lectures and conferences.
• Perform the medical screening exam.
• Can place initial disposition order and documentation of such disposition order after discussion with supervisory attending.
  
  

Qualifications

• Job requires completion of NYS-approved program for training of physician assistant, minimum Bachelor of Science program/degree in Physician Assistant studies.
• 1 to 2-years of emergency medicine experience is preferred however, it is not required to apply for the position.
• Registration required with New York State as Physician Assistant or Specialist Assistant.
• Certification with National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); American Heart Association or equivalent as provider of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Life Support (PALS).
• Basic Microsoft Office suite experience required.
• Knowledge on how to use an electronic medical record such as EPIC.
  
  

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.

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 - $150 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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