Offsite Physician Associate - Mount Sinai Doctors on Long Island - GI - Full Time Days

Mount Sinai Health System • Long Beach, NY

115d • $72,473 - $157,846

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a physician, the Physician Assistant provides diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care services.

Requirements

• 0-2 years Physician's Associate experience.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient health by interviewing them and 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.
• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests and laboratory studies. Interprets diagnostic test results.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and managing wound care and infections.
• Counsels patients regarding prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, 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.
• Provides assistance to physicians during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
• May prescribe medication.
• Performs other related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals