Per Diem Physician Associate - MSH

Strength Through Diversity Ground breaking science. Advancing medicine. Healing made personal. Roles & Responsibilities: Assesses patient health by interview and by obtaining and/or updating medical history. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. Performs physical examinations and provides treatment and counsel. Recognizes and evaluates patients who require the immediate attention of a physican and, when necessary, initiates emergency medical treatment without supervision Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests and laboratory studies. Follows-up on x-ras and laboratory data. Interprets diagnostic test results Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, post-operative care and managment of wound care and infections. Utilizes diagnositc techniques, such as observation, palpation, percussion or auscultation. Counsels patients regarding prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance Requirements: High School diploma/GED Graduate of an accredited Physican Assistant Program Current New York State Physican Assistant License Certifications: PA-C from NCCPA, DEA from NYS DOH/Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, Current Infection Control Certificate, AHA approved BLS and ALS Intermediate skills in MS Word, Basic skills in MS Outlook, ability to use commerical hospital software systems Strength Through Diversity The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity is a driver for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. Yet we’re as diverse as the city we call home- culturally, ethically, in outlook and lifestyle. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together. We work hard to acquire and retain the best people, and to create a welcoming, nurturing work environment where you can develop professionally. We share the belief that all employees, regardless of job title or expertise, can make an impact on quality patient care. Explore more about this opportunity and how you can help us write a new chapter in our story! Who We Are Over 38,000 employees strong, the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve. Formed in September 2013, The Mount Sinai Health System combines the excellence of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with seven premier hospital campuses, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai West (formerly Mount Sinai Roosevelt), Mount Sinai St. Luke’s, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude, or treat people differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $89.61 - $92.70 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.