EM, Neurosurgery & Surgery Physician Assistant-14100-024

Mount Sinai Health System•Elmhurst, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a licensed physician, this role evaluates and treats patients with medical and/or surgical problems and assists in the delivery of emergency care within the scope of emergency medicine practice. The position involves performing routine histories and physical examinations, and interpreting diagnostic tests and procedures. The Physician Assistant may also participate in training, recruiting, quality assurance activities, and other administrative roles as requested by department leadership, while delivering direct patient care.

Requirements

Completion of NYS-approved program for training of physician assistant.
Minimum Bachelor of Science program/degree in Physician Assistant studies.
Registration with New York State as Physician Assistant.
Certification with National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Certification as provider of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Life Support (PALS) from American Heart Association or equivalent.
Basic MS Office Suite skills required.
Knowledge on how to use an electronic medical record such as EPIC.

Nice To Haves

1 to 2-years of emergency medicine experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in the initial evaluation and management of ED patients from their initial presentation through disposition decision.
Perform complete patient history and physical examination; order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests, standardized radiological studies and initiate treatment.
Perform routine or emergency procedures including but not limited to slit lamp exam, repair of wounds/lacerations, irrigation and drainage of abscesses, insertion of nasogastric tubes and intravenous lines, sampling of arterial blood, removal of foreign bodies, etc.
Writes appropriately authorized prescriptions and orders medications in accordance with NYS department of Education regulations; may prescribe controlled substances under appropriate physician countersignature.
Confers with attending physicians to ensure delivery of optimum quality of patient care and to keep them apprised of clinical developments, patient concerns, etc.
Performs other duties pursuant to clinical care, such as arranging follow-up for patients, obtaining informed consent from patient, recalling patients for further evaluation and treatment.
Informs patients of necessary post-discharge instructions as required.
Documents appropriate entries in patient’s electronic medical record which may include but not limited to history & physical exam, procedures performed, and medical decision making.
Completes and documents participation in continuing medical education required of physician assistants in order to meet requirements for certification, including assigned lectures and conferences.
Perform the medical screening exam.
Can place initial disposition order and documentation of such disposition order after discussion with supervisory attending.