Physician Assistant-QHC-13570-006

Mount Sinai Health System; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks a Physician Assistant/Associate to provide outpatient and inpatient care under supervision of a licensed physician. You will perform histories, exams, and order tests, with involvement in ambulatory and inpatient consultations.

Responsibilities include coordinating follow-up, arranging care, and documenting care plans. The role supports a 40-hour work week with paid on-call remote responsibilities; NYS PA licensure and NCCPA certification are required.

Qualifications

• Must complete NYS-approved PA program for training.
• Licensed to practice as Physician Assistant/Associate in New York State (registration).
• NCCPA certification required/maintained.
• Strong analytical ability to diagnose and treat under supervision.
• Excellent communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Take complete histories and perform physician examinations; order tests as needed.
• Assist in ambulatory/inpatient surgery or outpatient procedures under supervision.
• Provide routine inpatient/outpatient consultations and follow-up arrangements.
• Document care and discharge instructions; countersign prescriptions with Attending.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Analytical ability

Education

NYS-approved PA program

Job description

Acts under the supervision of the Director of Service and/or an assigned Attending. Performs routine histories and physical examinations; performs and/or interprets diagnostic tests and/or procedures as detailed in the department specific scope of care. Provides care to patients of all ages. Primarily outpatient clinic-based with some inpatient consultation responsibilities.

Under the supervision of a licensed physician:

Performs complete patient histories, physician examinations, & minor procedures, e.g. catheter insertion/removal; orders laboratory tests and x-rays; performs and/or interprets laboratory and test results. Assists in performing routine examinations and elective and emergent inpatient consultations. Performs emergency department consultations. Writes appropriate prescriptions with the countersignature of an Attending.

Assists in Ambulatory / Inpatient Surgery or outpatient procedures under the supervision of an attending physician.

Performs other duties pursuant to clinical responsibility, such as arranging patient follow up, obtaining healthcare information, scheduling patients for further evaluation and treatment. Inform patients of necessary post discharge instructions. Logs appropriate documentation in patient's charts.

Full-time work week is 40 hours. In addition, paid On Call remote responsibilities.

• Job requires completion of NYS-approved program for training of physician assistant/associate studies.
• Previous urological experience preferred, but not necessary.
• Registration with New York State as Physician Assistant/Associate. Certification with National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant/Associate.
• High levels of analytical ability required to effectively and expeditiously diagnose and treat medical/surgical problems under the supervision of a physician.
• Interacts with various internal hospital medical, administrative and professional staff in the course of routine clinical duties. High degree of responsibility required for daily contact with patients and their families.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills

Compensation Statement

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 $71.26 - $95.01 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.