Physician Assistant Concierge

CMP01 Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Healthcare spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing for select positions

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc. seeks a Certified Physician Assistant to join the CARL - Extenders department. The role emphasizes patient assessment, history taking, and surgical assistance in the operating room under physician supervision.

The position requires active Florida PA licensure, NCCPA certification, and CPR certification, with prior PA experience preferred. The organization offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a large,

Qualifications

• Active Florida PA license required.
• NCCPA certification required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Preliminary assessment of patients and gathering complete history.
• Perform complete physical assessment on new patients.
• Review current status/complaints and test results.
• Assist physician in OR as first or second assistant.
• Maintain sterile technique and patient safety throughout procedures.
• Participate in teaching and professional development activities.

Skills

CPR Certification

PA license

Education

Associate degree with PA license

Bachelor's degree in related field

NCCPA Certification

Job description

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida.

We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Department: CC206738 CARL - Extenders

Job Description Summary: Position Responsibilities

• Preliminary Assessment of patients.
• Obtain complete history and perform complete physical assessment on new patients.
• Review current status/complaints.
• Review results of primary tests evaluating status.
• review results of tests completed since last visit and note changes.
• Clinical interface: Facilitate preoperative procedure.
• Assist with placement of invasive lines as needed.
• Assist attending surgeon as either a first or second assistant.
• participate in teaching fundamental operating room techniques including aspect technique, trying knots, Hemostasis, tissue handling, wound closure and operating room techniques.
• act as a consultant to operating room and house staff personnel concerning surgery protocols and patient care as designated by the supervising physician.
• Exhibit professional conduct in the provision of patient care.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Work cooperatively with coworkers, physician and supervisor.
• Display ability to adjust to variable work schedule and patient volume.
• accept and implement administrative medical changes and decisions as directed.
• accept responsibility for own actions and decisions.
• adhere to Mount Sinai Medical Center attendance policy as stated in the Employee Handbook.
• Utilize and organizes time between cases effectively to meet the needs of the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and phsyciology as it relates to the surgical procedure and patient positioning.
• Utilizes instrumentation and equipment safely and correctly.
• Uses proper precautions when handling sharps and instrumentation, wears eye protection when scrubbed at the surgical field and assures maintenance of sterile field until dressings are applied, x-rays are taken, and/or patient is out of the OR.
• Maintains a dry surgical field with utilization of proper suctioning techniques and appropriate electrocautery.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper care and handling of specialty instruments and maintains a neutral zone when passing sharps on the sterile field.
• Under supervision of the surgeon, uses and demonstrates proper legation and cutting of vessels.
• Performs appropriate surgical scrub procedure according to policy.
• Demonstrates effective knot tying techniques.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilized sutures or staples correctly to approximate tissues.
• Alerts circulating nurse to any breaks in aseptic/sterile technique and initiates corrective action as needed.
• Maintains current licensure, current ACLS and BCLS certifications, keeping written evidence on file at all times.
• Inspects all sterile trays for indicative changes prior to placing on sterile field.
• Participates in insertion of catheters and/or lines, draping and prepping surgical patients as needed.
• Attends a minimum of one specialty department lecture or conference per month.
• Provides evidence of CEU awards as requested.
• Develops individual work goals annually; evaluates status of work goals throughout the year and reports on accomplishments of goals with next annual evaluation.
• Promotes and participates in hospital performance improvement activities including, but not limited to, data collection, participation in interdisciplinary teams(s) and analysis and implementation of team findings.

Qualifications

License/Registration/Certification

Florida Licensed required; Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants ; CPR Certification

Education

Associate degree with PA license; Bachelor's degree in area of expertise preferred.

Experience

Prior PA experience preferred.

Benefits

Benefits: We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Degree Requirements: Certification: More than 4,000 people work at Mount Sinai Medical Center at more than a dozen locations throughout sunny South Florida, including our flagship, 672-bed hospital on Biscayne Bay at the gateway to Miami Beach. We’re the largest, independent, not-for-profit hospital in South Florida, and we’re the only hospital Healthgrades recognized for four years running as one of the top 5% in the nation.

Clearly, clinical excellence is at our core.