Job Summary
The Physician Associate plays a vital role in patient care, focusing on management, diagnosis, and devising treatment strategies in partnership with a supervising physician and medical colleagues. This position emphasizes effective communication and detailed documentation to uphold continuity of care.
Responsibilities
- Manage patient health and treatment protocols in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Conduct thorough diagnoses and formulate treatment plans for patients.
- Perform clinical tasks to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Document all aspects of patient care accurately in medical records.
- Engage in effective communication with patients and their families regarding care processes.
- Facilitate continuity of care through effective teamwork and coordination.
Qualifications
- Must be a recent graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program or possess up to 2 years of experience in the relevant clinical specialty.
- Required to hold and maintain necessary certifications and licensure.
- Must have active privileges at Mount Sinai Health System.
Mount Sinai Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
