**Job Description** Under the direct supervision of a physician, provides diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care services. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department. The PA-C will provide direct patient care, assist in surgical procedures, support departmental operations, participate in clinical research, and collaborate with residents and students to support their education and training. **Qualifications** -Bachelors/Masters is PA program -1 year experience -NYS PA License/Registration -NCCPA -DEA -ACLS/BLS -Infection Control -Intermediate level of MS Office Suite -Must have relevant competence in area of clinical practice assigned -Evidence of ability to maintain interpersonal relationships, communicate appropriately to others, and work effectively and efficiently to solve problems -Demonstrates the ability to work in a team displaying effective communication and critical thinking -Ability to read, write, understand and speak English in a clear and concise manner -Visual, physical, auditory and cognitive ability to assess patient status -Physical and mental health necessary to care for acutely ill patients with a broad variety of diagnoses and behaviors on a daily basis -Ability to walk, stand, lift, stoop, push and respond quickly in a variety of situations and for an extended period of time -Ability to use basic data entry, retrieval systems and the electronic medical record documentation system in a proficient manner **Responsibilities** Clinical & Surgical Care + Carry the OMS service pager and respond promptly to inpatient and emergency department consultations. + Perform comprehensive pre-operative evaluations, including medical risk stratification and surgical planning; gather appropriate data; manage OR booking and working with scheduling and finance if necessary. + Assist in complex oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures (trauma, orthognathic surgery, pathology, TMJ, dentoalveolar surgery) + Manage post-operative care, including inpatient rounding, discharge planning, complication recognition, and follow-up coordination. + Independently manage outpatient clinics (post op, and surgical consultation) under supervising surgeon guidance to optimize surgical throughput + Carry the OMS service pager and respond promptly to inpatient and emergency department consultations. + Evaluate and triage emergency room and inpatient OMS patients, including trauma, infection, and acute surgical conditions. + Place and manage orders, follow up on laboratory and imaging results, and coordinate care across services. + Perform bedside procedures within scope, including laceration repair and incision and drainage. Surgical Evaluation & Perioperative Management + Evaluate all surgical consults in collaboration with the chief resident and/or attending surgeon. + Conduct comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative assessments for a high-volume OMS practice. + Independently evaluate all surgical follow-up patients, ensuring continuity of care and early identification of complications. + Manage inpatient rounding, discharge planning, and outpatient surgical follow-up to optimize outcomes and efficiency + Optimize patient flow and operative scheduling to maximize surgical capacity Practice Growth & Efficiency + Book all surgical cases, completing required documentation, consent coordination, and pre-operative paperwork + Actively follow up with operating room scheduling and hospital financial services to ensure surgical clearance and minimize delays or cancellations + Organize and follow up with community and external referrals to ensure timely scheduling of surgical cases. + Serve as a key liaison between referring providers, patients, and the OMS surgical team. + Ensure high-quality consultation documentation that reinforces trust and continuity with referring providers. Research & Academic Contributions + Work directly with the department director on clinical research projects. + Actively participate in clinical research projects, including data collection, IRB submissions, manuscript preparation, and presentations. + Assist in maintaining clinical databases for trauma, pathology, sleep apnea and surgical outcomes. **About Us** **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 Statement** Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $68.5182 - $91.3576 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.