Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
About the Role
Full-time Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant position covering shifts at Atrium Union, Union West, Waxhaw, and Providence Emergency Departments in Union County, NC. The role involves rotating through all shift times and locations, collaborating with ED physicians to see patients of all acuity levels.
Augments a physician's ability to provide patient care services by independently and interdependently scheduling, supervising, and/or conducting complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and/or surgeries in the Emergency Medicine setting. Participates independently in the delivery of direct patient care within the scope of individual authority granted by the applicable state State Boards of Medical Examiners.
Responsibilities
- Independently and interdependently schedule, supervise, and/or conduct complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the Emergency Medicine setting.
- Collaborate with ED physicians to provide patient care across all acuity levels.
- Rotate through various shift times and locations (Atrium Union, Union West, Waxhaw, and Providence EDs).
About Atrium Health Union
Atrium Health Union is a 182-bed hospital in Monroe, NC, providing comprehensive emergency services and a wide range of specialty medical care, including:
- 24/7 emergency care, with a pediatric emergency department on-site
- Cancer treatment
- Long-term care
- Behavioral health
- Specialty care clinics
- Maternity center with a Level III NICU
- Dedicated pediatric unit
- Community wellness and outreach programs
- An interventional heart program
- Physician practices
Atrium Health Union has proudly served the Monroe community for many years, expanding services, recruiting specialized physicians, and introducing innovative programs to meet the growing healthcare needs of the region.
Visiting Hours
- Critical Care Unit: Two members of the immediate family may visit. Specific visiting hours available upon request from the nurse.
- Progressive Care/Medical/Surgical Units (3rd and 4th Floors): Open visitation from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Children under 12 may visit with a nurse's permission. Quiet time is observed daily between 2 to 4 p.m.
- Women and Children's Center (2nd Floor): Visitation hours and guidelines are based on the patient's wishes. Family members or support persons may visit the Women's Center at any time before delivery at the discretion of the physician and/or nurses. Two family members or support persons are allowed during delivery unless special permission is granted. Siblings may visit the new baby as soon as possible after birth at the discretion of the staff.
Quiet time is observed daily between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Patients are encouraged to limit visits and telephone calls during this time to allow for rest, healing, and family bonding.
Emergency Care in Union County
Atrium Health Union offers a 24-hour emergency department that treats all ages, including a pediatric emergency room dedicated to children. For those closer to Waxhaw, Atrium Health Waxhaw Emergency Department, a facility of Atrium Health Union, provides 24-hour emergency medical services.