Physician Assistant - Inpatient Vascular Surgery - Morningside - Nights

Description

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, inclusive of patient assessment, 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.

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.

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