Senior Physician Associate - Pediatric Allergy - MSH - Full Time

Description Job Description: Provides clinical and other patient services/related duties, documents services appropriately, 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 Takes a leadership role and meets regularly with junior physicians assistants and other members of the healthcare team and staff to update policies, procedures, new treatment developments, and strategies for efficient administration of services. Has overall clinical responsibility for the quality, outcomes, and effectiveness of various occupational medicine programs in accordance with NYS, JCAHO, CDC, and OSHA guidelines. Responsible for medical services including follow‑up, tracking, and aggregate reporting and administration of various compliance programs. Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats Division of Occupational Medicine and Medical Center employees. Applies knowledge of Division of Occupational Medicine and Employee Health policies and procedures, and implements them in the delivery of clinical services. Responsible for the timely and complete management and reporting of crucial clinical results; e.g., bloodborne pathogen tracking and reporting, needlestick protocols, similar. Assumes responsibility for progress notes on patient encounters. Maintains accurate and well‑documented charts. Maintains effective communication with supervising physicians on diagnosis and treatment of patients, as well as implementation of Division policies and procedures. 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. Participates and assumes a leadership role in the expansion and improvement of operations at Singer Division and other Division work sites as assigned. Functions at the professional level expected of a senior physicians assistant member of the clinical team in the Division. Proactively functions appropriately and provides a leadership model for junior physicians assistants in patient care, including aggregate reporting and follow‑up, continuous quality improvement. Appropriately trains and mentors junior physicians assistants through to the completion of essential departmental projects; e.g., 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. Works with nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care and adherence to compliance program policies and procedures. 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. Contributes and functions at the level of a senior physicians assistant. Takes a leadership role in the development and implementation of protocols for efficient and optimal patient care. Performs treatments and procedures, including blood drawing, EKG test administration, vision and audio tests, spirometry and fit testing. Applies knowledge of action, dosage, and side effects of medication allowed by NYS law. Provides for the safety of patients and other employees in the clinical environment. Takes safeguards to ensure the security of the necessary tools provided to deliver 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. 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. Compensation 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 $141,660.54 – $185,966.21 annually. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mount Sinai Morningside