Mount Sinai Health System
Program Director/Physician Assistant - OR - Mount Sinai Children's - MSH - Full
Mount Sinai Health System, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Exciting Opportunity for OR-Experienced Physician Assistants! Join Mount Sinai Children’s 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. Take your career to new heights with this incredible opportunity! Responsibilities
The Program Director is a credentialed Physician Assistant (PA), responsible for daily operations of all surgical sub-specialties and surgical services within pediatric health at Mount Sinai Children’s. 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 changes. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 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 (Selected Duties)
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. 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
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
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 (cancellation, return to OR, Surgical Site Infection prevention). Communicate findings with the surgical team. Interdisciplinary Coordination
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. Qualifications
Required: Operating room experience. Preferred: Experience in pediatric surgery or perioperative care, regardless of specialty. 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. Educational Requirements
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 legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, leaders foster a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive for collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning to drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. 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. We pursue excellence through innovation, education, and compassionate patient care, and are consistently ranked among a broad range of specialties by U.S. News & World Report. 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 based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Exciting Opportunity for OR-Experienced Physician Assistants! Join Mount Sinai Children’s 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. Take your career to new heights with this incredible opportunity! Responsibilities
The Program Director is a credentialed Physician Assistant (PA), responsible for daily operations of all surgical sub-specialties and surgical services within pediatric health at Mount Sinai Children’s. 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 changes. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 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 (Selected Duties)
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. 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
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
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 (cancellation, return to OR, Surgical Site Infection prevention). Communicate findings with the surgical team. Interdisciplinary Coordination
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. Qualifications
Required: Operating room experience. Preferred: Experience in pediatric surgery or perioperative care, regardless of specialty. 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. Educational Requirements
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 legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, leaders foster a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive for collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning to drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. 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. We pursue excellence through innovation, education, and compassionate patient care, and are consistently ranked among a broad range of specialties by U.S. News & World Report. 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 based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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