Senior Physician Associate - Outpatient Gastrointestinal Oncology - MSH - Full Time

About the Role

Responsible for patient care with a 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. The Senior PA will have clinical expertise in the specialty of hire of greater than 2 years and demonstrate leadership and management attributes for the position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care, inclusive of patient assessment, management, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ordering of pertinent tests, therapeutics, and medications as noted by NYS law and hospital policy/by-laws (includes controlled substances).
• Writes accurately and in a timely manner into patient records for all pertinent care, status changes, orders, progress notes, procedure notes, and admit/discharge notes as designated by the clinical area of hire.
• Demonstrates ability to work and communicate effectively with medical teams and other associated staffing.
• Provides consultation to nursing and ancillary medical teams and staff regarding patient condition and plan of care.
• Works collaboratively with supervising physician(s) and care team in a timely manner with respect, prioritizing patient-centered safety and quality.
• Performs delegated clinical duties and tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Practices within the scope of the supervising physician.
• Communicates assessment, treatment, and care planning to patients, families, and designated caretakers in an effective and compassionate manner.
• Facilitates patient continuity of care across multi-disciplinary services and participates in effective, safe, and efficient throughput of patients.
• Knowledge and adherence to clinical and institutional policy and procedure related to clinical practice and hospital/practice site operations.
• Shows competency and continued practice in privileges associated with the area of clinical care.
• Maintains required certifications and licensure as per Medical Staff policy and maintains active Mount Sinai Health System privileges as delegated by Medical Staff Services and Chair for the department of hire.

Requirements

• Greater than 2 years’ experience in the clinical area of hire.

About the Employer

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. 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.

The Health System includes more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, over 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked in specialties such as Geriatrics, Cardiology/Heart Surgery, Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $149,039.17 - $193,034.58 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.