Physician Associate – Oncology

At Mount Sinai, our leaders strive to learn, empower others, and embrace change to further advance equity and improve the well-being of staff, patients, and the organization.  We expect our leaders to embrace anti-racism, create a collaborative and respectful environment, and constructively disrupt the status quo to improve the system and enhance care for our patients. We work hard to create an inclusive, welcoming and nurturing work environment where all feel they are valued, belong and are able to advance professionally.

Responsible for patient care with 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care regarding patient 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 with DEA licensure).
• Writes accurately and in 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 of patient condition and plan of care.
• Counsels patients regarding prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.
• Works collaboratively with supervising physician(s) and care team in a timely manner with respect, and with the goals of patient-centered safety and quality as a priority.
• Performs delegated clinical duties and tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Practices within scope of the Supervising Physician.
• Communicates assessment, treatment and care planning to patient, families and designated caretakers in effective and compassionate manner.
• Facilitates patient continuity of care for across multi-disciplinary services, and participates in effective, safe and efficient throughput of patients.
• Knowledge and adherence of clinical and institutional policy and procedure related to clinical practice and hospital/practice site operations.
• Shows competency and continued practice in privileges associated to 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.
• Promotes self-learning and maintenance of continued medical education (CME) requirements for board certification and practice of evidenced-based medicine.
• Promotes a positive work environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Mount Sinai Health System’s Mission, Vision and Values; and incorporates to delivery of care for patients and teamwork.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment adhering to infection control standards, policies and guidelines of hospital and regulatory bodies.
• Physical ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift and demonstrate dexterity for short or extended periods of time.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in clinical specialty of hire and/or new graduate from accredited PA Program