Stroke Program Coordinator/Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai’s Affiliation with NYC H+H|Queens serving culturally diverse communities in Queens, New York seeks, an advanced practice provider (PA) to join our Neurology team at Queens as the Stroke Program Coordinator of our Advanced Primary Stroke Center.

This individual, working under the Queens Stroke Program Medical Director and the Director of Neurology is an expert resource clinical practitioner and role model in caring for and assisting with the planning, implementing and evaluating care of stroke patients.

Clinical Responsibilities:

·         Duties include direct in-patient consultation services and outpatient care as well as teaching and supervision of advanced practice providers, residents and medical students.

·         Assists with stroke code activations to ensure protocols are followed at supervisory level. Will be responsible to assess any process delays and work on PI projects as associated with the supervisory role.

·         Advocates for patients and family members, by designing policies and services that promote patient rights and optimal environments of care, building on customer satisfaction.

·         Assists in coordination of the tele-stroke program and transfers among facilities.

Qualifications:

·         Master’s degree Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Biology, Pre-3-3-5 years of clinical experience.

·         Computer skills: Use of database and report writing software. Experience with MS Office products.

·         Ability to remain positive and supportive under high stress situations.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·         Professional in dealing with confidential information.

·         Builds and maintains supportive relationships with diverse groups including nursing  and physician colleagues, hospital administration, other departments and outside agencies.

·         Understanding of coding, documentation and regulatory requirements helpful.

·         A valid New York State License, DEA and Medicaid number.

Education and Outreach:

·         Participates in community and educational outreach activities.

·         Identifies and facilitates opportunities for community engagement for stroke patients and caregivers i.e. stroke support groups, community events, and health fairs.

Operations/Administrative Responsibilities:

·         Identification of stroke patients on a real-time basis, and entering all required data elements into the designated stroke center database and registry.

·         Prepares all required reports and performs the requisite data reconciliation. 

·         Continuously monitors operational efficiency of the stroke program.

·         Responsible for participating in stroke program marketing.

·         Collaborates with physician leaders, specialists, nursing, service line team members, and other disciplines on stroke program policies, procedures, and protocols to improve outcomes for stroke patients and enhance the healthcare environment.

·         Provides coordination and administrative functions for the multidisciplinary Stroke Steering committee.

Quality of Care/Regulatory:

·         Incorporates current stroke AHA guidelines and evidence-based practice into their respected stroke standards of practice.

·         Ensures the implementation of standards of care according to Clinical Practice Guidelines.

·         Assesses the need for, plans, and implements quality improvement programs driving stroke quality measures.

·         Utilizes quality improvement data to identify and implement evidence-based interventions that reflect current scientific knowledge; practice and promote continuity of care.

·         Participates in Joint Commission and State Stroke Center certification efforts focusing on compliance of standards.

·         Participates in patient follow up and monitors patient satisfaction scores.

·         Reviews and analyzes data for trends, shares data with stakeholders, and utilizes data for performance improvement initiatives.

·         Abstracts and manages data for Get with the Guidelines and the Joint Commission.

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, veteran, immigration, citizenship, or other protected status.
EOE including Veterans and Disabled

Who We Are:
Over 42,000 employees strong, the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve.

Formed in September 2013, The Mount Sinai Health System combines the excellence of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with seven premier hospital campuses, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai West (formerly Mount Sinai Roosevelt), Mount Sinai St. Luke’s, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

Company Description

Who We Are:\r\nOver 42,000 employees strong, the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve.\r\n\r\nFormed in September 2013, The Mount Sinai Health System combines the excellence of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with seven premier hospital campuses, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai West (formerly Mount Sinai Roosevelt), Mount Sinai St. Luke’s, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.