Senior Physician Assistant - Vascular Surgery - Morningside - Full Time - Mount Sinai Health System : Job Details

The Assistant Chief Physicians Assistant provides diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care services under the direct supervision of a physician. The Senior P. A. 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 varies from routine to complex cases with appropriate supervision but increased autonomy. 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...Surgery, Physician, Assistant, Senior, Medical, Healthcare, Patient