Physician Assistant-QHC-21004-002

Mount Sinai Health System

About The Position

Under the supervision of an assigned fully licensed Physician, the Physician Assistant provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic care and medical services in a health care setting. The role also provides clinical education to students and other health professionals and supports patient- and family-centered quality care to improve outcomes and patient experience, in accordance with NYC Health + Hospitals policies and procedures, applicable state and federal regulations, and medical standards of care. The position includes evaluating patients, developing and carrying out care plans, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing according to service protocols, and performing trained clinical procedures. The Physician Assistant participates in rounds, consultations, team activities, quality assurance, staff orientation, continuing education, and appropriate clinical research, while assisting physicians and supporting patient care and related administrative work.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies or a similar degree.
One year of full-time, satisfactory clinical experience as a Physician Assistant.
Valid New York State Education Department (NYSED) license and current registration to practice as a Physician Assistant.
Current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Valid life support certification, such as BLS or ACLS, in the appropriate practice area through the American Heart Association (AHA), required within 60 calendar days of appointment.
Skills in patient assessment and care planning, clinical documentation, communication with providers, patients and families, patient education, teamwork, prioritization of patient care, quality assurance, and staff orientation and education.

Responsibilities

Obtain detailed patient histories and perform appropriate physical examinations.
Develop assessments and therapeutic plans, and provide ongoing patient care according to established protocols.
Order and interpret laboratory tests, X-rays, EKGs, and other diagnostic procedures, and write prescriptions according to service protocols.
Perform trained procedures, including specimen collection and testing, wound care, incisions and drainage, intubation, suturing, skin biopsies, arterial catheter placement, blood gas determinations, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and administration of IV solutions and medications.
Initiate consultations and refer patients for special testing according to health care setting protocols.
Participate in daily rounds; observe and document patient progress; update and summarize charts; write orders and progress notes; and notify the Physician of changes in patient condition when appropriate.
Participate in team conferences, lectures, and grand rounds.
Assist with inpatient interventional radiology and CT scan procedures, communicate with providers as needed, order laboratory tests as needed, and prioritize patient care.
Educate and counsel patients and families about preventive care, medical problems, treatments and medications, growth and development, family planning, and related matters.
Assist the Supervising Physician and perform other procedures within that Physician’s scope of practice.
Perform BLS and ACLS procedures in life-threatening situations when a Physician is unavailable, and with a Physician when appropriate.
Obtain informed consent for IV contrast media and procedures.
Make follow-up phone calls to assess patients’ status after procedures.
Assist with patient positioning before surgical procedures.
Orient new physician assistants and familiarize staff with department or service clinical policies and procedures.
Participate in chart audits and other departmental or service quality assurance activities.
Participate in continuing education and training for staff physician assistants, students, and other health professionals when present on the service.
Participate in appropriate clinical research activities and studies of a department, service, or Supervising Physician.
Perform related administrative duties as appropriate and required.
Perform other duties as assigned.