Per Diem Physician Assistant- Mount Sinai Brooklyn - Medicine

Job 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. Requirements: - Provide care for patients in collaboration with the physician and within the guidelines mutually agreed upon by clinical and medical administration. - Assesses patients’ needs and develops plan of care in collaboration with the physician - Provides health teaching, guidance and counseling - Makes appropriate referrals with the concurrence of the physician - Performs complete physical exams utilizing customary techniques - Orders diagnostic testing in collaboration with the physician - Orders medication in collaboration with physician - Working with Attending physicians to effectuate timely discharges, order tests, coordinate procedures and working with social w...