General Physician Assistant-ELM-12800-022

As a Physician Assistant you will perform a variety of functions and technical
procedures necessary for consultation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment,
follow-up and outcome evaluation for patients who are consulted for
Hematology/Oncology service inpatient or seen in clinic outpatient at Elmhurst
Hospital. As per proposed team model, each PA will be paired with an attending
to work directly with.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations with
documentation on EPIC electronic medical record system for inpatient and
outpatient consultations.
2. Assist/perform bone marrow biopsies to improve procedural efficiency and
reduce delays in diagnosis and treatment 
3. Initiates, documents and communicates the plan of care and follows-up to
ensure complete screening and preparation of patients.
4. Supporting care of patients admitted for inpatient chemotherapy or
oncologic workup, including coordination of care and monitoring for
treatment related issues  
5. Inbox management, responding to patient messages, medication refills,
symptom related concerns for hematology oncology patients
6. Assistance with e-consults and coordination of referrals
7. Writes orders for medications, laboratory work and diagnostic tests. Assist
in obtaining specialty medication for oncology patients. Interprets
laboratory and test results as they pertain to hematology/medical
oncology/appropriateness for chemotherapy treatment.
8. Confers with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff and/or other
care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care.
9. Management of urgent infusion center issues including infusion reactions,
acute symptom management, same day clinical concerns 
10. Performs related duties, as required.
11. Special projects and related duties at the discretion of the department
director.     

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree, required.

• Open to new graduates, will train.

• Licensed Physician Assistant (LPA) by the New York State Department of

• Current NCCPA Certification from the National Commission on the Certification

• Current BLS and ACLS certification, required.

• MS word basic, PowerPoint basic, EPIC.

• Excellent written and oral communication, commitment to medical

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 $68.52 - $91.36 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.

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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.