Physician Associate, Inpatient Neurosurgery

About the Role

Responsible for patient care with a supervising physician, and in collaboration with associated medical teams and staffing. Performs a broad spectrum of care regarding critical thinking, diagnosis, ordering of medications and diagnostics, and performance of corrective, preventive and therapeutic measures in the inpatient, surgical, and/or outpatient setting. Assumes medical staff privileging under the scope of practice of a delegated physician determined by Mount Sinai Health System and the department of hire.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care, inclusive of patient assessment, management, diagnosis, treatment planning and ordering of pertinent tests, therapeutics and medications as noted by NYS law and hospital policy/by-laws (includes controlled substances).
• Writes accurately and in a timely manner into patient records for all pertinent care, status changes, orders, progress notes, procedure notes and admit/discharge notes as designated by the clinical area of hire.
• Demonstrates ability to work and communicate effectively with medical teams and other associated staffing.
• Provides consultation to nursing and ancillary medical teams and staff of patient condition and plan of care.
• Works collaboratively with supervising physician(s) and care team in a timely manner with respect, and with the goals of patient-centered safety and quality as a priority.
• Performs delegated clinical duties and tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Practices within the scope of the Supervising Physician.
• Communicates assessment, treatment, and care planning to patient, families, and designated caretakers in an effective and compassionate manner.
• Facilitates patient continuity of care across multi-disciplinary services, and participates in effective, safe, and efficient throughput of patients.
• Knowledge and adherence of clinical and institutional policy and procedure related to clinical practice and hospital/practice site operations.
• Shows competency and continued practice in privileges associated with the area of clinical care.
• Maintains required certifications and licensure as per Medical Staff policy and maintains active Mount Sinai Health System privileges as delegated by Medical Staff Services and Chair for the department of hire.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• NCCPA Board Certification (5 years required)
• New York State Licensure (3 years required)
• DEA Licensure (3 years required)
• BLS and ACLS Certification (2 years required)
• Infection Control Certification (4 years required)

Qualifications

• Graduation from an Accredited Physician Assistant Program, Masters preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in the clinical specialty of hire and/or new graduate from an accredited P.A. Program.