Emergency Physician Assistant (PA)

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Emergency Department team. In this fast-paced role, you’ll provide critical care to patients of all ages, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive medical screening exams on patients of all ages
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests
• Prescribe medications and initiate appropriate therapies
• Provide wound care including suturing, incision and drainage, and splinting
• Manage minor orthopedic emergencies such as joint dislocations and fractures
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and support staff in patient care
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up care
• Admit patients requiring inpatient care and coordinate specialty referrals as needed

Requirements

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree from an ARC-PA accredited PA program
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Nebraska
• Current NCCPA certification
• Certification in either NRP or PALS
• Proof of having “monitored” an Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course (required for Emergency Department coverage)
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Physician Assistant in an acute care setting