Long Island Oncology Physician Assistant

Description

Under the direct supervision of a physician, the Physician Assistant provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services.

Responsibilities

1. Assesses patient health by interviewing them and obtaining and/or updating medical history. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
2. Performs physical examinations and provides treatment and counsel.
3. Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests and laboratory studies. Interprets diagnostic test results.
4. Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and managing wound care and infections.
5. Counsels patients regarding prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
6. Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
7. Maintains a safe and clean work environment by ensuring compliance with infection‑control policies and protocols and other safety procedures and regulations.
8. Provides assistance to physicians during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
9. May prescribe medication.
10. Performs other related duties

Qualifications

Education Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program

Experience Requirements

0-2 years Physician's Associate experience

Licensing and Certification Requirements (if applicable)

Name: Physician Assistant Issuing Agency: DOH / Office of Professions

Current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Current Infection Control Certificate

DEA from NYS DOH/Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement

AHA approved BLS and ACLS

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.