General Physician

Description As a Physician Assistant you will perform a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow‑up and outcome evaluation within the Observation Unit at Elmhurst Hospital. Responsibilities Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations with documentation on EPIC electronic medical record system. Initiates, documents and communicates the plan of care and follows‑up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients. Writes orders for medications, laboratory work and diagnostic tests. Interprets laboratory and test results as they pertain to gastrointestinal, hepatic and medicine subspecialties. Confers with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care. Upon discharge, will assist with prescriptions. Performs related duties, as required. Special projects and related duties at the discretion of the department director. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree, required. Licensed Physician Assistant (LPA) by the New York State Department of Education, required. Current NCCPA Certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), required. Current BLS and ACLS certification, required. 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 $68.5182 - $91.3576 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr