PA or NP Emergency Medicine South Float 0.85 FTE

American Addiction Centers

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Emergency Medicine, specifically a South Float role with 0.85 FTE, indicating a full-time, benefits-eligible position with 40 hours per week. The role involves 10 and 12-hour shifts, including day/pm rotations, weekends, and holidays. The PA/NP will float to multiple sites including Burlington/Lakeland, Mt Pleasant, and Kenosha, within the 04100 AMG Specialist Group: ED Lakeland - Emergency Medicine department. The incumbent will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and managing emergency conditions, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, prescribing interventions, providing patient and family education, and working as part of an interdisciplinary team. They will also participate in quality initiatives, education of new team members, and continuous professional development. The role requires demonstrating knowledge and skills appropriate for the age of patients served, understanding growth and development principles, and interpreting age-specific patient data.

Requirements

Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Active DEA registration prior to hire.
If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire.
Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire.
Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant.
No experience required.
Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition.
Orders, performs, and interprets appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice.
Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate.
Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).
Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work.
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
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.