Job Description

Under the supervision of an assigned fully licensed Physician, provides a wide-range of comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic care and medical services in a health care setting. Provides clinical education to students and other health professionals. Ensures patient and family-centered quality care to improve outcomes and patient experience, in accordance with applicable NYC Health + Hospitals policies and procedures, state and federal rules and regulations and medical standards of care.

1. Obtains a detailed and accurate history and performs an appropriate physical examination on patients in a health care setting.
2. Develops an assessment and a therapeutic plan and provides ongoing patient care based on this plan in a health care setting, as per protocol.
3. Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory tests, x-rays, electrocardiograms (EKGs), diagnostic procedures and writes prescriptions according to protocols established by the service.
4. Performs specific procedures, including but not limited to: drawing blood specimens for testing; blood counts; urinalysis; pap smears; bacteriologic smears; gram stain of sputum and other culturable material(s); vital capacity; administering oxygen; incisions and drainage; wound care and debridement; nasogastric and nasotracheal intubation; gastric analysis; routine suturing of lacerations; skin biopsies; placing indwelling arterial catheters and making blood gas determinations; Paracentesis; Thoracentesis, starting I.V. solutions, administering I.V. medications and other therapeutic procedures for which he or she has received specific supervised training and evaluation.
5. Initiates consultations and refers patient for special testing according to health care setting’s protocols.
6. Participates in daily rounds to observe and record pertinent progress of patients, updating and summarizing charts, writing orders and progress notes and notifying the Physician of changes in the patient’s condition, when appropriate.
7. Participates in team conferences, lectures and grand rounds for the service.
8. Assists with IR and CT scan procedures for inpatients; communicates with providers as needed, orders laboratory tests as needed, and prioritizes time for patient care.
9. Instructs and counsels the patient and their family about preventative care, medical problems, prescribed treatments and medications, normal growth and development, family planning, situational adjustment reactions and other related matters.
10. Assists the Supervising Physician and assists Physician on any other procedures falling within the scope of practice of that Physician.
11. Performs Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) procedures in the presence of life-threatening situations, such as cardiac and/or respiratory distress, when a Physician is unavailable and with Physician, when appropriate.
12. Obtains informed consents for patients who will be receiving IV contrast media. Obtains procedural informed consent.
13. Makes follow-up phone calls to determine the status of a patient’s condition after procedures.
14. Assists with patient positioning prior to surgical procedures.
15. Provides orientation to new physician assistants in the performance of major duties and familiarizes staff with clinical policies and procedures of a particular department or service.
16. Participates in chart audits and other Quality Assurance activities for the department or service.
17. Participates in continuing education and training to staff physician assistants, students, and other health professionals, if present on the service.
18. Participates in clinical research activities and relevant studies of a department, service or Supervising Physician, when appropriate.
19. Performs related administrative duties, as appropriate and required.
20. All other duties as assigned.

-Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies or like degree is required.

-One (1) year of full-time, satisfactory clinical experience as a Physician Assistant.

-Valid license and current registration to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

-Current certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

-Possession of a valid Life Support certification (e.g., Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)) is required in the appropriate practice area through the American Heart Association (AHA) within sixty (60) calendar days of appointment to the title.

-Patient assessment and care planning; clinical documentation; communication with providers, patients and families; patient education; teamwork; prioritization of patient care; quality assurance; and staff orientation and education.

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 $71.26 - $95.01 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.

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.