Job Description

Under the general supervision of a licensed and Board Certified Physician, evaluates and treats patients having Obstetrics and gynecology, medical psychiatric problems and assist in delivery of obstetrical care. Performs routine histories and physical/psychiatric examinations; performs and/or interprets diagnostic tests and/or procedures as detailed in the department specific scope of practice. Participates in teaching and quality assurance activities with other members of the clinical department. Delivers direct patient care.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of an appropriately licensed and Board-Certified Physician:

1. Performs complete patient histories and physical/psychiatric examinations; orders laboratory tests and x-rays; performs and/or interprets laboratory and test results; and initiates treatment. May perform routine or emergency procedures including but not limited to pap smears, irrigation and suturing of wounds or incisions, drainage of abscesses, insertion of nasogastric tubes and intravenous lines, sampling of arterial blood, etc. Writes appropriately authorized prescriptions including controlled substances, vaginal delivery. May respond to initial requests for service-specific consultation as per the department scope of practice.
2. May initiate or participate in initial management and stabilization of patients or other medical or surgical emergencies.
3. Confers with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, etc., to ensure delivery of optimum quality of patient care. Confers regularly with Supervising Physician and/or Physician Assistant and co-workers to keep them apprised of clinical developments, patient concerns, etc. May participate in special projects as assigned. May prepare QA data for review.
4. Performs other duties pursuant to clinical responsibility, such as arranging follow-up for patients, obtaining informed consent from patient for procedures they are credentialed to perform, recalling patients for further evaluation and treatment, escorting patients, when necessary, to other areas of the hospital, etc. Informs patients of necessary post-discharge instructions as required. Makes appropriate entries in patients charts.
5. Completes and documents participation in continuing medical education required of Physician Assistants in order to meet requirements for certification, including assigned lectures and conferences.
6. In specific departments, may act as first assistant in operating area as needed. May perform pre-operative and post-operative evaluation and render related medical care as necessary.
7. Performs related duties as required professionally or at the request of the Supervising Physician, Director of Service and/or Supervising Physician Assistant.

Qualifications

-Position requires graduation from an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) program, approved by the New York State Education Department, usually via Bachelor of Science or Master's degree. Additional education/experience may be required for some specialty areas.

-Licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the New York State Board of Medicine.

-Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant.

-Current unrestricted DEA certificate for mid-level providers (Full schedule: 2. 2N. 3, 3N, 4, 5).

-New York State Mandated Infection Control Course Certificate.

-Completion and current certification of ACLS/BLS/PALS in some areas of patient care as indicated by the department directives.

-High level of analytical ability required to effectively and expeditiously diagnose and treat medical/surgical problems under the direction of physician.

-Interacts with various internal hospital medical, administrative and professional staff in the course of routine clinical duties. High degree of responsibility required for daily contacts with patients and their families.

-Manual dexterity required for adept manipulation of surgical instruments and handling of medical equipment; physical strength necessary for lifting and proper handling/positioning of patients.

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $68.52 - $91.36 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.