Associate Director, Physician Assistant Services - Oncology - Beth Israel - Full Time

Manages and provide guidance to Physician Assistant teams. Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to drive performance of clinical programs, and ensure accurate and timely completion of deliverables in designated area(s).

Provides support and accountability as an Advanced Clinician (P.A.) in the clinical area of expertise, and displays leadership and mentorship to designated PA team, associated medical teams and staff.

Maintains clinical responsibility 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. The Assistant Chief PA assumes a leadership role, under the Chief PA managing a PA team, and responsible for all the associated duties delegated by the Chief PA.

Responsibilities

• 1. Develop clinical education modules to support the needs to the clinical teams
• 2. Provides clinical support to cross-functional teams to optimize patient quality of care
• 3. Answer clinical questions, advise on quality assurance activities and provides clinical education support
• 4. Contributes to quality improvement activities in designated clinical area and/or hospital site

5. Provides support to medical and administrative leadership for designated clinical area.

6. Participates and co-leads in policies, standards and process for patient safety, quality, throughput, and overall patient care.

• 7. Participates in interdisciplinary meetings to improve patient care, quality, safety and throughput
• 8. Participates in committees across hospital site and clinical area

9. Participates in professional organizations to maintain knowledge significant to practice, leadership, current trends and developments.

• 10. Contributes to staffing, engagement, retention and recruitment activities
• 11. Participates in facilitation of onboarding and orientation of new PA staff hires

12. Serves as preceptor and mentor to PA Staff, medical teams and students.

13. Accountable for administrative clinical needs and human resource related activities for PA team as delegated by the Chief PA.

14. Participates OPPE/FPPE and Performance Appraisal evaluations in timely manner for PA teams and/or Advanced Practice Provider teams.

15. Practices as an advanced role in designated clinical area and serves as clinical expert as a PA in the area of hire to fellow PAs, medical team members and staff.

16. Promotes self-development and growth in a managerial and leadership role

17. Contributes to the knowledge of clinical area of expertise through writing, teaching, research, and/or formal/informal presentations.

18. Maintains required certifications and licensure as per Medical Staff policy and maintains active Mount Sinai Health System privileges as delegated by Medical Staff Services and Chair for the department of hire.

19. Promotes self-learning and maintenance of continued medical education (CME) requirements for board certification and practice of evidenced-based medicine.

20. Promotes a positive work environment.

21. Demonstrates knowledge of Mount Sinai Health System’s Mission, Vision and Values; and incorporates to delivery of care for patients and teamwork.

22. Maintains a safe and clean working environment adhering to infection control standards, policies and guidelines of hospital and regulatory bodies.

23. Physical ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift and demonstrate dexterity for short or extended periods of time.

24. Other duties as assigned by system leadership.

Qualifications

5 years or more of experience in clinical specialty of hire, demonstrates solid leadership attributes in current role of a medical team/PA team

Employer Description

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.

Compensation

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 $139748 - $209622 Annually. 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.