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Physician Associate - Workforce Health - MSH - Per Diem

Physician AssistantPer Diem

Listed compensation

$95.99 Hourly

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 48m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of a physician, The (per diem) Physicians Associate
provides diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care services. Provides a
broad spectrum of comprehensive medical services, treating patients with
physical ailments, which range from superficial injuries to acute medical
disorders. Case mix complexity consists primarily of routine cases in a
structured environment with ample supervision.

Responsibilities

1. Assesses patient health by interview and by 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. Recognizes
and evaluates patients who require the immediate attention of a physician and,
when necessary, initiates emergency medical treatment without supervision.

3. Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests
and laboratory studies. Follows-up on x-rays and laboratory data. Interprets
diagnostic test results.

4. Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing,
post-operative care and management of wound care and infections. Utilizes
diagnostic techniques, such as observation, palpation, percussion or
auscultation.

5. Counsels patients regarding prescribed therapeutic regimens and health
maintenance.

6. Maintains accurate and complete patient records. Develops and implements
patient management plans, records procedure and progress notes and discharge
summaries, 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. Develops and provides education related to pre and post-operative evaluation
and treatment plans.

9. Provides oversight of all surgical cases related to scheduling and medical
clearance.

10. Provides assistance to physicians during surgery or complicated medical
procedures.

11. May prescribe medication.

12. Performs other related duties.

Qualifications

* Bachelors / Masters is PA program
* Prior Physician's Associate experience
* NY PA License
* NY PA Registration
* NCCPA
* DEA
* BLS
* ACLS
* NPI #
* Infection Control

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the
New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range
for the role is $95.99 - $95.99 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of
factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range
or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay
or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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
Sinai’s 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 — 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 patients’ 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 "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in
Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology,
Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics,
Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear
Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U. S. News & World
Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's
Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn
School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National
Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per
investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as
No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in
the top 20 globally.

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.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Diagnostic testingPatient assessmentMedical chartingPatient counselingSurgical assistancePrescribing medication

Workforce Health — Physician Assistant Career Context

Mount Sinai Health System holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 242 active listings.

In New York, the Physician Assistant weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$154k (356 salary observations; 814 listings), vs ~$141k nationally (2,601 salary observations; 9,478 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 44 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 52% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.