Physician Assistant - Cardiology - Mount Sinai Queens -...

Job Description Diagnoses and treats adult medical patients in accordance with the scope of defined privileges. Responsible for diagnosing and treating adult medical patients and developing a plan of care; participates in multi-disciplinary floor rounds on a regular basis Qualifications Requires appointment to the Medical Center Allied Health Personnel Staff. Valid New York State license and registration as a physician assistant. Responsibilities 1.Provides all aspects of care to patients on assigned Medicine service, in accordance with delineation of privileges 2.Performs complete admission histories and physical examinations 3.Conducts patient health assessment interviews, orders and interprets diagnostic screening tests 4.Makes rounds, writes notes, discusses care plan with attendings on medicine patients 5.Regulates selected medication and treatments as appropriate, in collaboration with physicians 6.Notifies changes in patient conditions and care plan changes to attending physicians and nursing personnel to facilitate patient care 7.Maintains proper chart documentation reporting and interpreting patient responses to the plan of care 8.Participates in quality improvement activities 9.Participates in educational forums 10.Counsels and assists patients and family members assuming responsibility for prevention of illness and promotion of health maintenance and restoration of health 11.Identifies available community resources helpful to patients and their family 12.Maintains and updates patient records pletes medical discharge summaries in a timely manner 14.Acts as mentor for physician assistant students and newly hired physician assistants 15.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area About Us Strength through Unity and Inclusion The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinaiu2019s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. About the Mount Sinai Health System: Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time u2014 discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patientsu2019 medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high

Created: 2025-10-30