Physician Associate – Workforce Health (Per Diem)

Mount Sinai Medical Center; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System seeks a per diem Physician Associate to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care under physician supervision. The role covers routine cases with supervision, performing exams, orders, and treatments, and contributing to patient management and education.

The position involves assisting physicians during surgeries and medical procedures, with responsibilities ranging from assessments to medical clearance and post-operative care, including potential

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient health by interview and by obtaining and/or updating medical history. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• 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.
• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests and laboratory studies. Follows-up on x-rays and laboratory data. Interprets diagnostic test results.
• 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.
• Counsels patients regarding prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.
• 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.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by ensuring compliance with infection-control policies and protocols and other safety procedures and regulations.
• Develops and provides education related to pre and post-operative evaluation and treatment plans.
• Provides oversight of all surgical cases related to scheduling and medical clearance.
• Provides assistance to physicians during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
• May prescribe medication .
• Performs other related duties.

Skills

PA program

Clinical experience

NCCPA

DEA registration

BLS

ACLS

Infection control

NY PA License

NY PA Registration

NPI number

Education

Bachelor's / Master's in PA program

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System seeks a per diem Physician Associate to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care under physician supervision. The role covers routine cases with supervision, performing exams, orders, and treatments, and contributing to patient management and education.

The position involves assisting physicians during surgeries and medical procedures, with responsibilities ranging from assessments to medical clearance and post-operative care, including potential