Physician Associate - Workforce Health - MSH - Per Diem

Under the direct supervision of a physician, The (per diem) Physicians Associate provides diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care services. Provides a broad spectrum of comprehensive medical services, treating patients with physical ailments, which range from superficial injuries to acute medical disorders. Case mix complexity consists primarily of routine cases in a structured environment with ample supervision.

• 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 physician 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-rays and laboratory data. Interprets
• diagnostic test results.

• Performs

• therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing,
• post-operative care and management of wound care and infections. Utilizes
• diagnostic techniques, such as observation, palpation, percussion or
• auscultation.

• Counsels

patients regarding prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.

• Maintains

• accurate and complete patient records. Develops and implements patient
• management plans, records procedure and progress notes and discharge summaries,
• and assists in provision of continuity of care.

• Maintains

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

• Develops

• and provides education related to pre and post-operative evaluation and
• treatment plans.

• Provides

oversight of all surgical cases related to scheduling and medical clearance.

• Provides assistance to

physicians during surgery or complicated medical procedures.

• May prescribe medication .
• Performs other related

duties.

• Bachelors / Masters is PA program
• Prior Physician's Associate experience
• NY PA License
• NY PA Registration
• NCCPA
• DEA
• BLS
• ACLS
• NPI #
• Infection Control

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 $95.99 - $95.99 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.