Mount Sinai Morningside
OR Program Director/Physician Associate - Women's Health - MSH - Full Time
Mount Sinai Morningside, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Exciting Opportunity for OR-Experienced Physician Assistants! Join The Mount Sinai Hospital and become an operational leader. Gain hands-on experience improving processes and increasing throughput in the OR, while interacting directly with the hospital's top executives.
Program Director Role
The Program Director is a credentialed Physician Assistant (PA), responsible for daily operations of all surgical sub-specialties and surgical services within the specialties in women’s health at The Mount Sinai Hospital.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Director is responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality patient care in surgical services by applying operational strategies, regulatory management, and care coordination. This leadership role includes organizing data for perioperative processes, tracking case volume and quality measures, coordinating with vendors and surgical teams on equipment, monitoring OR block time utilization, and participating in process improvement projects. The PA Program Director must have a genuine interest in healthcare process improvement. This position requires rotating through all surgical subspecialties to map out workflows and implement necessary changes.
Program Director Role Expectations
Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues, trends, and develop effective plans.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to build relationships and provide direction.
Resource management abilities to prioritize and allocate resources.
Proficient in IT solutions, including Microsoft Office Suite and Epic, to improve productivity and efficiency.
Program Director Job Description, Including But Not Limited To This Role:
Coordination Of Multidisciplinary Teams
Coordinate with Sterile Processing and Material Management to ensure operating room runs smoothly.
Facilitate surgeon's requests for out-of-block surgical time.
Communicate with Charge Anesthesiologist on upcoming cases.
Coordinate surgical care planning with outside Vendors, Radiology, and other perioperative areas.
Coordinate surgical cases based on patient's infection status.
Planning Of Daily Surgical Case Workflow
Daily review of next-day cases to optimize instrumentation, material needs, and equipment.
Weekly review of the following week's cases.
Coordinate multidisciplinary services for the following week's cases.
Order special product requests for the following week's cases.
Presenting Metrics To Facilitate Evidence-based Decision Making
Present and interpret key metrics at Children's Services Grand Rounds to support data-driven decision-making.
Contribute to process improvement committee meetings by analyzing trends, identifying inefficiencies, and providing actionable insights.
Participate in monthly departmental Perioperative committee meetings, integrating data to inform workflow improvements and enhance surgical outcomes.
Advancing OR Throughput With Evidence-based Quality Improvement
Monitor block time utilization and track departmental case volume.
Create, initiate and monitor progress of pilot projects, such as workflow changes in response to recurring issues.
Initiate and coordinate new instrument, supply and equipment trials.
Perform randomized audits of ORs to ensure best practices are met.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to discuss quality measures, such as cancellation, return to OR, and Surgical Site Infection prevention initiatives.
Communicate findings with the surgical team.
Interdisciplinary Coordination And Optimization
Meet with Surgical Schedulers monthly to update on hospital OR guidelines and practice.
Create workgroups with perioperative team and surgical residents on process improvement projects and ongoing education of instruments and equipment.
Meet with vendors on current orders and answer their questions.
Communicate with perioperative services daily to review case-specific needs and relay messages to peri-op staff.
PA Requirements
Required: Operating room experience in women’s health, including OB/GYN and gynecologic surgery.
Preferred: Experience in high-risk obstetrics, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and fertility procedures.
Interest in or exposure to robotic-assisted surgery, reconstructive plastic surgery, and breast reconstruction.
Graduate of an accredited PA program.
Current PA licensure and NCCPA certification.
Minimum five years of clinical experience in surgery or perioperative care.
Preferred: Leadership or administrative experience.
Strong interest in quality improvement, process optimization, and efficiency initiatives.
Ability to understand and apply local, state, and regulatory policies, including Joint Commission standards and perioperative guidelines.
Qualifications Graduation from Accredited Physician Assistant Program, Masters preferred
0-2 years of experience in clinical specialty of hire and/or new graduate from accredited PA Program
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, eight hospitals, 400+ outpatient practices, 300+ labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in NIH funding. Newsweek’s The World’s Best Smart Hospitals ranks Mount Sinai Hospital No. 1 in New York and in the top five 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 committed to creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities and supports the success of every individual.
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Exciting Opportunity for OR-Experienced Physician Assistants! Join The Mount Sinai Hospital and become an operational leader. Gain hands-on experience improving processes and increasing throughput in the OR, while interacting directly with the hospital's top executives.
Program Director Role
The Program Director is a credentialed Physician Assistant (PA), responsible for daily operations of all surgical sub-specialties and surgical services within the specialties in women’s health at The Mount Sinai Hospital.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Director is responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality patient care in surgical services by applying operational strategies, regulatory management, and care coordination. This leadership role includes organizing data for perioperative processes, tracking case volume and quality measures, coordinating with vendors and surgical teams on equipment, monitoring OR block time utilization, and participating in process improvement projects. The PA Program Director must have a genuine interest in healthcare process improvement. This position requires rotating through all surgical subspecialties to map out workflows and implement necessary changes.
Program Director Role Expectations
Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues, trends, and develop effective plans.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to build relationships and provide direction.
Resource management abilities to prioritize and allocate resources.
Proficient in IT solutions, including Microsoft Office Suite and Epic, to improve productivity and efficiency.
Program Director Job Description, Including But Not Limited To This Role:
Coordination Of Multidisciplinary Teams
Coordinate with Sterile Processing and Material Management to ensure operating room runs smoothly.
Facilitate surgeon's requests for out-of-block surgical time.
Communicate with Charge Anesthesiologist on upcoming cases.
Coordinate surgical care planning with outside Vendors, Radiology, and other perioperative areas.
Coordinate surgical cases based on patient's infection status.
Planning Of Daily Surgical Case Workflow
Daily review of next-day cases to optimize instrumentation, material needs, and equipment.
Weekly review of the following week's cases.
Coordinate multidisciplinary services for the following week's cases.
Order special product requests for the following week's cases.
Presenting Metrics To Facilitate Evidence-based Decision Making
Present and interpret key metrics at Children's Services Grand Rounds to support data-driven decision-making.
Contribute to process improvement committee meetings by analyzing trends, identifying inefficiencies, and providing actionable insights.
Participate in monthly departmental Perioperative committee meetings, integrating data to inform workflow improvements and enhance surgical outcomes.
Advancing OR Throughput With Evidence-based Quality Improvement
Monitor block time utilization and track departmental case volume.
Create, initiate and monitor progress of pilot projects, such as workflow changes in response to recurring issues.
Initiate and coordinate new instrument, supply and equipment trials.
Perform randomized audits of ORs to ensure best practices are met.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to discuss quality measures, such as cancellation, return to OR, and Surgical Site Infection prevention initiatives.
Communicate findings with the surgical team.
Interdisciplinary Coordination And Optimization
Meet with Surgical Schedulers monthly to update on hospital OR guidelines and practice.
Create workgroups with perioperative team and surgical residents on process improvement projects and ongoing education of instruments and equipment.
Meet with vendors on current orders and answer their questions.
Communicate with perioperative services daily to review case-specific needs and relay messages to peri-op staff.
PA Requirements
Required: Operating room experience in women’s health, including OB/GYN and gynecologic surgery.
Preferred: Experience in high-risk obstetrics, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and fertility procedures.
Interest in or exposure to robotic-assisted surgery, reconstructive plastic surgery, and breast reconstruction.
Graduate of an accredited PA program.
Current PA licensure and NCCPA certification.
Minimum five years of clinical experience in surgery or perioperative care.
Preferred: Leadership or administrative experience.
Strong interest in quality improvement, process optimization, and efficiency initiatives.
Ability to understand and apply local, state, and regulatory policies, including Joint Commission standards and perioperative guidelines.
Qualifications Graduation from Accredited Physician Assistant Program, Masters preferred
0-2 years of experience in clinical specialty of hire and/or new graduate from accredited PA Program
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, eight hospitals, 400+ outpatient practices, 300+ labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in NIH funding. Newsweek’s The World’s Best Smart Hospitals ranks Mount Sinai Hospital No. 1 in New York and in the top five 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 committed to creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities and supports the success of every individual.
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