Physician Assistant - Outpatient General Surgery - West - Full Time

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

10d

About The Position

The Physician Assistant provides patient care in collaboration with a supervising physician, medical teams, and associated staff. The role includes critical thinking, diagnosis, ordering medications and diagnostic tests, and performing corrective, preventive, and therapeutic measures in inpatient, surgical, and/or outpatient settings. The position assumes medical staff privileges within the scope of practice delegated by the supervising physician and determined by Mount Sinai Health System and the department of hire. The Physician Assistant assesses and manages patients, plans treatment, orders pertinent tests and medications in accordance with New York State law and hospital policy, and documents patient care in medical records. The role supports coordinated, patient-centered care; communicates with patients, families, and care teams; follows institutional policies and infection-control standards; and maintains required credentials, privileges, and continuing medical education.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience in the clinical specialty of hire, or be a new graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Required certifications and licensure must be maintained as specified by Medical Staff policy.
Must maintain active Mount Sinai Health System privileges as delegated by Medical Staff Services and the department Chair.
Physical ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, and demonstrate dexterity for short or extended periods.

Responsibilities

Assess and manage patients, determine diagnoses, plan treatment, and order pertinent tests, therapeutics, and medications in accordance with New York State law and hospital policy, including controlled substances when appropriately licensed.
Document pertinent care, patient status changes, orders, progress notes, procedure notes, and admission and discharge notes accurately and promptly.
Work and communicate effectively with medical teams and associated staff.
Consult with nursing and ancillary medical teams and staff regarding patient condition and plans of care.
Collaborate respectfully and promptly with supervising physicians and care teams, prioritizing patient-centered safety and quality.
Perform delegated clinical duties and tasks effectively and efficiently.
Practice within the scope of the supervising physician.
Communicate assessments, treatment, and care plans to patients, families, and designated caretakers effectively and compassionately.
Facilitate continuity of care across multidisciplinary services and contribute to safe, effective, and efficient patient throughput.
Know and adhere to clinical and institutional policies and procedures related to clinical practice and hospital or practice-site operations.
Maintain competency and continued practice in privileges associated with the area of clinical care.
Maintain required certifications, licensure, and active Mount Sinai Health System privileges.
Pursue self-learning and continuing medical education requirements for board certification and evidence-based practice.
Promote a positive work environment and incorporate Mount Sinai Health System’s Mission, Vision, and Values into patient care and teamwork.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment in accordance with infection-control standards, hospital policies, and regulatory guidelines.