Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine - 36-Hour Nocturnist

About the role

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider responsible for assessing and managing various patient populations, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing appropriate plans of care, and ongoing evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

Requirements

The role requires Patient Care. Essential functions include conducting physical examinations, diagnosing and treating illnesses, interpreting and applying guidelines and procedures, communicating clearly, and establishing/maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant required.
• Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred.

Skills

Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

Pay

$126,838 - $173,867.20/Annual

Schedule

Night (United States of America)