Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (Hiring Immediately)

Compensation Mount Sinai South Nassau provides a salary range in good faith determination of potential compensation to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. Status : Full Time 12.5 Flex Shift: 12.5 HOUR VARIED SHIFT Department: Cardiovascular Surgery Position Summary Join a dynamic and highly collaborative cardiothoracic surgical team at Mount Sinai South Nassau. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Physician Assistant with at least one year of surgical experience to contribute to cutting-edge cardiac care alongside interdisciplinary leaders in medicine, nursing, and perioperative services. We are seeking a proactive, growth-oriented PA who is a strong self-learner, an effective communicator, and a true team player. The Physician Assistant is 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. Qualifications Education Required • Must complete in-house orientation program • Graduation from Accredited Physician Assistant Program, Masters preferred Experience And Skills • Excellent interpersonal skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Speaks, reads and writes English • Basic Microsoft Office Use • Previous Epic software use preferred License/Certifications • Current NYS Physician Assistant Licensure/Registration. • Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants • Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the NYS Board of Medicine • Current unrestricted DEA certificate for mid-level providers. (Full schedule: 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, 5) • NYS Mandated Infection Control Course Certificate (renewable every four years) • Current BLS and ACLS. Working Conditions • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn • Moderate Physical Activity required • Physical ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, and demonstrate dexterity for short or extended periods of time