Physician Associate - CT Surgery Stepdown/Nights - MSH - Full Time

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 154,028 - 189,103; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in New York, NY seeks a skilled Physician Assistant to manage patient care alongside supervising physicians. Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with medical teams. Candidates must have an accredited Physician Assistant degree, relevant certifications, and a commitment to patient-centered quality care. The role offers a competitive salary range of $154,028.76 - $189,103.31 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program, Masters preferred.
• NCCPA Board Certification required for 5 years.
• Active DEA licensure and New York State licensure needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Communicates effectively with medical teams about patient conditions.
• Maintains required certifications and active privileges as delegated.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Collaboration with medical teams

Education

Graduation from Accredited Physician Assistant Program

NCCPA Board Certification

New York State Licensure

Job description

Description

Responsible for patient care with supervising physician, and in collaboration with associated medical teams and staffing. Performs a broad spectrum of care regarding critical thinking, diagnosis, ordering of medications and diagnostics, and performance of corrective, preventive and therapeutic measures in the inpatient, surgical, and/or outpatient setting. Assumes medical staff privileging under the scope of practice of a delegated physician determined by Mount Sinai Health System, and the department of hire.

Responsibilities

1. Responsible for patient care, inclusive of patient assessment, management, diagnosis, treatment planning and ordering of pertinent tests, therapeutics and medications as noted by NYS law and hospital policy/by-laws (includes controlled substances).

2. Writes accurately and in timely manner into patient records for all pertinent care, status changes, orders, progress notes, procedure notes and admit/discharge notes as designated by the clinical area of hire.

3. Demonstrates ability to work and communicate effectively with medical teams and other associated staffing.

4. Provides consultation to nursing and ancillary medical teams and staff of patient condition and plan of care.

5. Works collaboratively with supervising physician(s) and care team in a timely manner with respect, and with the goals of patient-centered safety and quality as a priority.

6. Performs delegated clinical duties and tasks effectively and efficiently.

7. Practices within scope of the Supervising Physician.

8. Communicates assessment, treatment and care planning to patient, families and designated caretakers in effective and compassionate manner.

9. Facilitates patient continuity of care for across multi-disciplinary services, and participates in effective, safe and efficient throughput of patients.

10. Knowledge and adherence of clinical and institutional policy and procedure related to clinical practice and hospital/practice site operations.

11. Shows competency and continued practice in privileges associated to area of clinical care.

12. Maintains required certifications and licensure as per Medical Staff policy and maintains active Mount Sinai Health System privileges as delegated by Medical Staff Services and Chair for the department of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduation from Accredited Physician Assistant Program, Masters preferred
• NCCPA Board Certification (5 YEARS)
• New York State Licensure (3 years)
• DEA Licensure (3 years)
• BLS and ACLS Certification (2 years)
• Infection Control Certification (4 years)
• 0-2 years of experience in clinical specialty of hire and/or new graduate from accredited P.A. Program

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 $154028.76 - $189103.31 Annually. 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 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.