Emergency Medicine PA

Market Street Staffing • Clinton, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an ongoing PRN (as needed) coverage opportunity for an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant, with a start date of July 1st. The position is needed to cover staffing while a long-term permanent search is conducted. The practice setting is a 21-bed Emergency Department with an average of 20-25 patients per day (PPD), an annual volume of 32,000, and a daily volume of 90-100. The coverage model includes 2 Physicians with 2 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) splitting coverage. APP shifts are typically 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and specific coverage needs vary monthly. The patient population includes all ages. The Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system used is Meditech 6.1. Credentialing for this position is estimated to take 2 weeks.

Requirements

• Active North Carolina licensure
• Board certification
• AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications
• Minimum 1-year Emergency Medicine experience or equivalent
• Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
• Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
• Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program
• Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in North Carolina
• National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
• Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices
• Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly

Benefits

• If you reside greater than 50 miles from the facility you are eligible for travel benefits.
• Travel and lodging arranged by our travel department and paid for in full.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level