Physician Assistant, Emergency Department, Part Time

Purpose of the Job Description

The primary role of the Emergency Department Physician Assistant is to provide direct care management of Emergency Department (ED) patients in collaboration with the ED attending physician(s) and other members of a multidisciplinary ED team. This position is specifically to improve care for patients being evaluated and treated in the ED.

Delegation of Authority

As a Physician Assistant, you are delegated the authority, responsibility and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Job Functions

• Diagnose and Treat acute and chronic Illness
• Perform age-appropriate history and physical
• Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments to patient’s age-specific needs
• Maintain monitoring of the effectiveness of treatments
• Provide education of acute and chronic medical conditions
• Manage Chronic Medical Conditions
• Reconcile medication list
• Facilitate appropriate chronic care management (e.g., Diabetic eye exams, foot exams and nutritional counseling)
• Preventive Medicine
• Keep track of and refer patient to appropriate preventive medical screenings (e.g., Mammograms and Colonoscopies)
• Counsel and reinforce patients in healthy lifestyle habits

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements:
• Physician Assistant certification
• Massachusetts license
• ACLS Certificate
• MCSR (Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration)
• Experience:
• Proficient Computer Skills (MS Word)
• EMR experience required
• Knowledge of clinical reminders and how to use them appropriately
• Good communication skills, both spoken and written
• Able to work in a team environment
• Able to change with the ever-evolving healthcare field

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

Additional Job Description

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: One Hospital Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)