Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

The Physician Assistant is 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.

Qualifications Education Required

• Must complete in-house orientation program
• Graduation from Accredited Physician Assistant Program, Masters preferred

Experience And Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Speaks, reads and writes English
• Basic Microsoft Office Use
• Previous Epic software use preferred

License/Certifications

• Current NYS Physician Assistant Licensure/Registration.
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the NYS Board of Medicine
• Current unrestricted DEA certificate for mid-level providers. (Full

schedule

2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, 5)

• NYS Mandated Infection Control Course Certificate (renewable every four years)
• Current BLS and ACLS.

Working Conditions

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn
• Moderate Physical Activity required
• Physical ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, and demonstrate dexterity for short or extended periods of time