Physician Assistant-QHC-13120-008

Mount Sinai Health Systems•New York, NY

85d•$71 - $95

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a licensed, board-certified physician, the Physician Assistant evaluates and treats patients with obstetric, gynecologic, and medical psychiatric problems and assists in obstetrical care, including delivery. The role delivers direct patient care, conducts routine histories and physical or psychiatric examinations, and performs or interprets diagnostic tests and procedures within the department-specific scope of practice. It also participates in teaching and quality assurance activities with other clinical department members. The Physician Assistant may conduct initial patient management and stabilization during medical or surgical emergencies, perform pre- and post-operative evaluations and related care, and act as a first assistant in the operating area in specific departments. The position coordinates with physicians, residents, nursing staff, and other colleagues to support quality care, documents care in patient charts, provides follow-up and discharge guidance, and completes continuing medical education required for certification.

Requirements

Graduate from an ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant program approved by the New York State Education Department; usually a Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree. Additional education or experience may be required for some specialty areas.
New York State Board of Medicine licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant.
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant.
Current unrestricted DEA certificate for mid-level providers covering the listed schedules (2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5).
New York State Mandated Infection Control Course Certificate.
Current ACLS, BLS, or PALS certification in some areas of patient care, as indicated by department directives.
High analytical ability to diagnose and treat medical or surgical problems effectively and expeditiously under physician direction.
Ability to interact with hospital medical, administrative, and professional staff, and handle daily contacts with patients and their families with a high degree of responsibility.
Manual dexterity to manipulate surgical instruments and medical equipment, and physical strength to lift and properly handle or position patients.

Responsibilities

Perform complete patient histories and physical or psychiatric examinations; order laboratory tests and X-rays; interpret test results; and initiate treatment.
Perform routine or emergency procedures within the department scope of practice, including pap smears, wound or incision irrigation and suturing, abscess drainage, insertion of nasogastric tubes and intravenous lines, and arterial blood sampling.
Write authorized prescriptions, including prescriptions for controlled substances, and participate in vaginal delivery.
Respond to initial requests for service-specific consultation as permitted by the department scope of practice.
Initiate or participate in the initial management and stabilization of patients during medical or surgical emergencies.
Coordinate with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, the supervising physician, Physician Assistants, and coworkers regarding patient care and clinical developments.
Participate in special projects and prepare quality-assurance data for review, as assigned.
Arrange patient follow-up, obtain informed consent for credentialed procedures, recall patients for further evaluation or treatment, escort patients to other hospital areas when necessary, and provide post-discharge instructions.
Make appropriate entries in patient charts.
Complete and document continuing medical education required for Physician Assistant certification, including assigned lectures and conferences.
Act as a first assistant in the operating area in specific departments as needed; perform pre-operative and post-operative evaluations and related medical care as necessary.
Perform other duties related to clinical responsibilities or requested by the supervising physician, Director of Service, or supervising Physician Assistant.