Physician Assistant-QHC-13570-006

Mount Sinai Health System•Elmhurst, NY

About The Position

Acts under the supervision of the Director of Service and/or an assigned attending physician. Performs routine histories and physical examinations, and performs and/or interprets diagnostic tests and procedures within the department-specific scope of care. Provides care to patients of all ages. The role is primarily based in an outpatient clinic, with some inpatient consultation responsibilities. The full-time work week is 40 hours, with additional paid remote on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

Completion of a New York State-approved physician assistant/associate training program.
Registration with New York State as a Physician Assistant/Associate.
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant/Associate.
High analytical ability to diagnose and treat medical or surgical problems effectively and expeditiously under physician supervision.
Ability to work independently.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to interact with internal hospital medical, administrative, and professional staff and to maintain a high degree of responsibility in 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 test results.
Assist with routine examinations and elective and emergent inpatient consultations.
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.
Document appropriate information in patient charts.
Perform other duties pursuant to clinical responsibility.