Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine- Hickory, NC

Advocate Health • Hickory, NC

7d • $59 - $89

About The Position

The Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner provides emergency medicine care in Hickory, North Carolina. The role performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, helps diagnose emergency medical problems, and prescribes necessary treatment and services. Patient care is provided under indirect physician supervision, with patient progress monitored and discussed with the supervising physician when it does not meet anticipated or predetermined criteria.

The position coordinates diagnostic testing and procedures, explains them to patients, maintains accurate medical records, and helps plan and schedule work for the physician's health team. It may also involve participation in clinical research, preparation of statistical reports, and teaching students, residents, and interns in emergency medicine techniques. The provider participates in continuing education and stays current with department and hospital policies and guidelines. Care must be appropriate to the age and developmental needs of the patients served.

This is a full-time position with 30 hours per week and a schedule that varies. The work environment is fast-paced and may involve long or irregular hours; professionalism and customer service are required at all times.

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.
• Professionalism and customer service skills at all times.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to diagnose emergency medical problems and prescribe necessary treatment and services.
• Record data and tentative conclusions for physician review.
• Coordinate and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.
• Explain the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patients.
• Provide complex patient care services under indirect physician supervision using advanced medical knowledge.
• Monitor patient progress, maintain progress records, and consult the supervising physician when progress does not meet anticipated or predetermined criteria.
• Plan and schedule work for the physician's health team to ensure appropriate assignment distribution and adequate staffing, space, and facilities.
• Participate in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by the supervising physician.
• Prepare statistical reports and analyses describing progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Teach students, residents, and interns complex techniques and procedures unique to Emergency Medicine.
• Ensure complete and accurate medical-record documentation of assessment and plan of care.
• Participate in continuing education in emergency and urgent care.
• Remain current with department and hospital policies and guidelines.
• Provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the age groups served.
• Perform other related duties.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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