Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

In collaboration with the physician, provides care to new or established patients. Demonstrates autonomy through patient evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. Orders testing as deemed necessary and remains proficient in interpreting results and prescribing appropriate medication and therapeutic regimen within the scope of practice of the physician assistant. These roles, undertaken in cooperation with nursing, staff physicians and other department staff, may include triage, telephone communication and patient education. Join Geisinger’s growing team of Emergency Medicine providers, practicing state-of-the-art medicine! At Geisinger, you have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on your patients’ lives! Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family, and our communities. The Department of Emergency Medicine at Geisinger has much to offer, allowing you to live well in both your professional and personal life: $20k recruitment incentive (external candidates) Work autonomously with limited administrative burden. Access to Geisinger’s vast network of resources and specialists. Work in comfort - Scrub business attire. Competitive compensation package & benefits including a robust 401(k) retirement plan, CME, relocation, and more! To learn more about our extensive benefits, click here. Academic opportunities available via advanced practice preceptorship. Better quality of life - Enjoy fresh air, short commutes, a lower cost of living and tight-knit communities in our respective regions across Pennsylvania. To learn more about living in our service area, click here. Satisfaction of working for a nationally recognized, physician-led healthcare organization committed to leading healthcare change. To learn more about Geisinger’s many accolades, click here.

Requirements

Completion of an ARC-PA (or predecessor organization) approved physician assistant program
Current NCCPA certification or eligibility
Pennsylvania State licensure
Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification
Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Care Management Knowledge
Clinical Policies And Standards
Health Information Documentation
Patient Assessment And Care
Patient Safety
Patients Rights

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for their patient population.
Makes accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record; orders and interprets diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate and prescribes appropriate medical therapy utilizing evidenced based practice.
Prescribes, adjusts or discontinues medications or therapies as appropriate.
Evaluates and reports to collaborating physician any circumstances or approaches to medical management or test results that present a significant risk to patient's health or well-being.
Performs procedures within the scope of practice of the physician assistant license.
Communicates with collaborative physician, patient, PCP and referring staff through telephone or other means of correspondence.
Instills confidence in patient acting as their advocate by providing safe, ethical care and health education to the patient and their family in a language that they can understand.
Interprets and follow policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.