Physician Associate - Workforce Health - MSH - Per Diem

Mount Sinai Health System; United States; On-site; USD 131,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York City seeks a per diem Physician Associate to provide diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care under physician supervision. The role covers a broad spectrum of medical services with supervision and a focus on continuity of care.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, exams, ordering tests, developing care plans, assisting in surgery, and counseling patients. NY licensure, NCCPA, and DEA are required.

Qualifications

• PA license in NY and NY registration.
• NCCPA certification.
• DEA license or registration preferred.
• BLS/ACLS certification required or current.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients via interview and history taking.
• Perform physical exams and provide treatment and counseling.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and follow up results.
• Assist physicians during procedures and surgeries when needed.
• Develop and implement patient management plans and discharge summaries.

Skills

NY PA License

NY PA Registration

NCCPA

DEA

BLS

ACLS

Infection Control

Prior PA experience

Education

Bachelor's/ Master's PA program

Job description

Under the direct supervision of a physician, The (per diem) Physicians Associate provides diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care services. Provides a broad spectrum of comprehensive medical services, treating patients with physical ailments, which range from superficial injuries to acute medical disorders. Case mix complexity consists primarily of routine cases in a structured environment with ample supervision.

1. Assesses patient health by interview and by obtaining and/or updating medical history. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
2. Performs physical examinations and provides treatment and counsel. Recognizes and evaluates patients who require the immediate attention of a physician and, when necessary, initiates emergency medical treatment without supervision.
3. Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests and laboratory studies. Follows-up on x-rays and laboratory data. Interprets diagnostic test results.
4. Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, post-operative care and management of wound care and infections. Utilizes diagnostic techniques, such as observation, palpation, percussion or auscultation.
5. Counsels patients regarding prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.
6. Maintains accurate and complete patient records. Develops and implements patient management plans, records procedure and progress notes and discharge summaries, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
7. Maintains a safe and clean work environment by ensuring compliance with infection-control policies and protocols and other safety procedures and regulations.
8. Develops and provides education related to pre and post-operative evaluation and treatment plans.
9. Provides oversight of all surgical cases related to scheduling and medical clearance.
10. Provides assistance to physicians during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
11. May prescribe medication.
12. Performs other related duties.

Requirements

• Bachelors / Masters is PA program
• Prior Physician's Associate experience
• NY PA License
• NY PA Registration
• NCCPA
• DEA
• BLS
• ACLS
• NPI #
• Infection Control

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 $95.99 - $95.99 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.