Per Diem Physician Assistant- Mount Sinai Brooklyn - Medicine

Responsible for patient care with 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.

Roles & Responsibilities: Provide care for patients in collaboration with the physician and within the guidelines mutually agreed upon by clinical and medical administration. Assesses patients’ needs and develops plan of care in collaboration with the physician Provides health teaching, guidance and counseling Makes appropriate referrals with the concurrence of the physician Performs complete physical exams utilizing customary techniques Orders diagnostic testing in collaboration with the physician Orders medication in collaboration with physician Working with Attending physicians to effectuate timely discharges, order tests, coordinate procedures and working with social workers and hospital staff to set up outpatient supplies/medications. Also includes direct admissions H &P, initial orders, and communication with family and attending. Performing daily rounds. May be required to perform other duties as assigned or perform other duties when necessary.

Requirements: Masters, Graduate of an ARC-PA Accredited Physician Assistant Program, previous health related experience and experience as a PA preferred. Required: all credentialing documents not limited to but including NYS PA registration, Diploma, license, current PA certification, ACLS, BCLS, PALS Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSBI.MSB-PA