Surgical PA | OR Assistant & Teaching Role

Mount Sinai Medical Center; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

On-site housing for select positions

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center in Key West, FL, seeks a Physician Assistant to conduct preliminary patient assessments, obtain histories, and perform comprehensive physical evaluations on new patients. The role includes assisting surgeons as a first or second assistant, and participating in teaching and patient care activities.

The position requires Florida PA licensure, ACLS/BCLS, CPR certification, and an Associate degree with PA licensure; a Bachelor's degree in the field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Florida license/registration required.
• Certification by NCQA or NCCPA desirable.
• CPR, ACLS, BCLS certifications maintained.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary patient assessments and obtain histories.
• Perform physical assessments on new patients and review prior test results.
• Assist surgeons as a first or second assistant in operative cases.
• Provide surgical support, sterile technique, and instrument handling.
• Adhere to aseptic protocols, ensure patient confidentiality, and maintain documentation.
• Attend monthly department lectures and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

PA license

ACLS/BCLS

CPR certification

Clinical assessment

Education

Associate degree PA

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Mount Sinai Medical Center in Key West, FL, seeks a Physician Assistant to conduct preliminary patient assessments, obtain histories, and perform comprehensive physical evaluations on new patients. The role includes assisting surgeons as a first or second assistant, and participating in teaching and patient care activities.

The position requires Florida PA licensure, ACLS/BCLS, CPR certification, and an Associate degree with PA licensure; a Bachelor's degree in the field is preferred.