Physician Assistant-QHC-13570-006

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

6d • $71 - $95

About The Position

The Physician Assistant acts under the supervision of the Director of Service and/or an assigned attending physician. The role performs routine patient histories and physical examinations, along with diagnostic tests and procedures as described in the department-specific scope of care. The position provides care to patients of all ages and is primarily based in outpatient clinics, with some inpatient consultation responsibilities.

The full-time work week is 40 hours, in addition to paid remote on-call responsibilities. The role requires completion of a New York State-approved physician assistant/associate training program, New York State registration, and national certification. Previous urological experience is preferred but not required.

The Mount Sinai Health System describes its workplace as committed to inclusion, collaboration, fairness, continuous learning, and professional growth. The posted salary range is $71.26–$95.01 per hour; actual compensation depends on factors including experience, education, and operational need.

Requirements

• Complete a New York State-approved physician assistant/associate training program.
• Be registered with New York State as a Physician Assistant/Associate.
• Hold certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant/Associate.
• Have strong analytical ability to diagnose and treat medical and surgical problems effectively and expeditiously under physician supervision.
• Have the ability to work independently.
• Have strong communication skills.
• Interact with internal hospital medical, administrative, and professional staff and maintain daily contact with patients and their families.

Nice To Haves

• Previous urological experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete patient histories, physical examinations, and minor procedures, such as catheter insertion or removal, under the supervision of a licensed physician.
• Order laboratory tests and X-rays, and perform and/or interpret laboratory and diagnostic test results.
• Assist with routine examinations and elective and emergent inpatient consultations, and perform emergency department consultations.
• Write appropriate prescriptions with an attending physician’s countersignature.
• Assist with ambulatory or inpatient surgery and outpatient procedures under an attending physician’s supervision.
• Arrange patient follow-up, obtain healthcare information, and schedule patients for further evaluation and treatment.
• Inform patients of necessary post-discharge instructions.
• Record appropriate documentation in patient charts.
• Perform paid remote on-call responsibilities in addition to the 40-hour full-time work week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed