Senior Physician Associate - Internal Medicine - MSH - Full Time
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Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
Job Description
Provides clinical and other patient services/related duties, and documents services in an appropriate manner. Trains and mentors junior physicians assistants, and provides a leadership model in support of the mission for junior physicians assistants in patient care, including aggregate reporting and follow-up, continuous quality improvement
Responsibilities
1. Takes a leadership role and meets regularly with junior physicians assistants and other members of health care team and other staff members to update policies, procedures, new treatment developments, and strategies for efficient administration of services
2. Has overall clinical responsibility for the quality, outcomes and effectiveness of various occupational medicine programs in accordance with NYS, JCAHO, CDC and OSHA guidelines
3. Responsible for medical services including follow-up, tracking and aggregate reporting and administration of various compliance programs
4. Evaluates, diagnoses and treats Division of Occupational Medicine and Medical Center employees
5. Applies knowledge of Division of Occupational Medicine and Employee Health policies and procedures, and implements them in the delivery of clinical services
6. Responsible for the timely and complete management and reporting of crucial clinical results; i.e., bloodborne pathogen tracking and reporting, needlestick protocols, similar
7. Assumes responsibility for progress notes on patient encounters
8. Maintains accurate and well documented charts
9. Maintains effective communication with supervising physicians on diagnosis and treatment of patients, as well of implementation of Division policies and procedures
10. Utilizes computers and computer software to access patient information and generate reports required for patient treatment and compliance status in the clinic and other Division work locations
11. Participates and assumes a leadership role in the expansion and improvement of operations at Singer Division and other Division work sites as assigned
12. Functions at the professional level expected of a senior physicians assistant member of the clinical team in the Division
13. Proactively functions appropriately and provides a leadership model for junior physicians assistants in patient care, including aggregate reporting and follow-up, continuous quality improvement
14. Appropriately trains and mentors junior physicians assistants through to the completion of essential departmental projects; i.e., impart to junior physicians assistants the importance of the clinical expertise necessary and the process for determining true tuberculosis transmission conversions and conversion rates at Singer Division
15. Works with nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care and adherence to compliance program policies and procedures
16. Takes ultimate responsibility and initiative for the timely completion of any projects assigned and takes a proactive role in seeking ways to improve service and productivity throughout the Division
17. Contributes and functions at the level of a senior physicians assistant
18. Takes a leadership role in the development and implementation of protocols for efficient and optimal patient care
19. Performs treatments and procedures, including blood drawing, EKG test administration, vision and audio tests, spirometry and fit testing
20. Applies knowledge of action, dosage and side effects of medication allowed by NYS law
21. Provides for the safety of patients and other employees in the clinical environment
22. Takes safeguards to ensure the security of the necessary tools provided to provide services, medical and otherwise
Qualifications
About Us
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.
Provides clinical and other patient services/related duties, and documents services in an appropriate manner. Trains and mentors junior physicians assistants, and provides a leadership model in support of the mission for junior physicians assistants in patient care, including aggregate reporting and follow-up, continuous quality improvement
Responsibilities
1. Takes a leadership role and meets regularly with junior physicians assistants and other members of health care team and other staff members to update policies, procedures, new treatment developments, and strategies for efficient administration of services
2. Has overall clinical responsibility for the quality, outcomes and effectiveness of various occupational medicine programs in accordance with NYS, JCAHO, CDC and OSHA guidelines
3. Responsible for medical services including follow-up, tracking and aggregate reporting and administration of various compliance programs
4. Evaluates, diagnoses and treats Division of Occupational Medicine and Medical Center employees
5. Applies knowledge of Division of Occupational Medicine and Employee Health policies and procedures, and implements them in the delivery of clinical services
6. Responsible for the timely and complete management and reporting of crucial clinical results; i.e., bloodborne pathogen tracking and reporting, needlestick protocols, similar
7. Assumes responsibility for progress notes on patient encounters
8. Maintains accurate and well documented charts
9. Maintains effective communication with supervising physicians on diagnosis and treatment of patients, as well of implementation of Division policies and procedures
10. Utilizes computers and computer software to access patient information and generate reports required for patient treatment and compliance status in the clinic and other Division work locations
11. Participates and assumes a leadership role in the expansion and improvement of operations at Singer Division and other Division work sites as assigned
12. Functions at the professional level expected of a senior physicians assistant member of the clinical team in the Division
13. Proactively functions appropriately and provides a leadership model for junior physicians assistants in patient care, including aggregate reporting and follow-up, continuous quality improvement
14. Appropriately trains and mentors junior physicians assistants through to the completion of essential departmental projects; i.e., impart to junior physicians assistants the importance of the clinical expertise necessary and the process for determining true tuberculosis transmission conversions and conversion rates at Singer Division
15. Works with nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care and adherence to compliance program policies and procedures
16. Takes ultimate responsibility and initiative for the timely completion of any projects assigned and takes a proactive role in seeking ways to improve service and productivity throughout the Division
17. Contributes and functions at the level of a senior physicians assistant
18. Takes a leadership role in the development and implementation of protocols for efficient and optimal patient care
19. Performs treatments and procedures, including blood drawing, EKG test administration, vision and audio tests, spirometry and fit testing
20. Applies knowledge of action, dosage and side effects of medication allowed by NYS law
21. Provides for the safety of patients and other employees in the clinical environment
22. Takes safeguards to ensure the security of the necessary tools provided to provide services, medical and otherwise
Qualifications
- B.S. degree from an accredited Physicians Assistant Program. Applicable work experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
- Requires appointment to Medical Center Allied Health Personnel Staff.
- Current New York State Physician Assistant License from PA - C from NCCPA
- DEA from DOH/Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement
- Current Infection Control Certificate
About Us
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.