Job Description

Under the direct supervision of a physician, the Physician Assistant provides diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care services.

Responsibilities

1.Assesses patient health by interviewing them and obtaining and/or updating medical

history. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.

2.Performs physical examinations and provides treatment and counsel.

3.Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests and

laboratory studies. Interprets diagnostic test results.

4.Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and

managing wound care and infections.

5.Counsels patients regarding prescribedtherapeutic regimens, normal growth and

development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.

6.Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists

in provision of continuity of care.

7.Maintains a safe and clean work environment by ensuring compliance with infection-control policies and protocols and other safety procedures and regulations.

8.Provides assistance to physicians during surgery or complicated medical procedures.

9.May prescribe medication.

10.Performs other related duties

Qualifications

0-2 years Physician's Associate experience

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 $72,473.00 - $201,898.66 Annually. 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.