Emergency Medicine - Full Time - NP/PA

American Addiction Centers • Burlington, NC

2d • $59 - $89 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position for an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) at Alamance Regional Hospital. The role involves performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, prescribing treatment, coordinating patient care, and documenting patient progress. The NP/PA will work under indirect physician supervision, participate in research, prepare reports, and teach students and residents. Ensuring accurate medical record documentation and staying current with department policies and guidelines are essential. The position also requires providing age-appropriate patient care and participating in continuing education in emergency/urgent care.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• PA Licensure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure
• Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule

Nice To Haves

• Continuing education in emergency/ urgent care.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in diagnosing emergency medical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and service for quality patient care.
• Records data and tentative conclusions for review by physician.
• Coordinates and schedules laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.
• Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
• Carries out complex patient care services under indirect physician supervision using advanced medical knowledge.
• Monitors progress of patients, maintain a record of the patient's progress, and consults with supervising physician when patient's progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.
• Plans and schedules work for the physician's health team ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing, space and facilities for subsequent performance of assigned duties.
• Participates in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by supervising physician.
• Prepares statistical reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Teaches students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures, which are unique to Emergency Medicine.
• Ensures complete and accurate documentation in the medical record of assessment and plan of care.
• Participates in continuing education in emergency/ urgent care.
• Remains up to date with department and hospital policy and guidelines.
• Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
• Performs other related duties other than those described herein

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree