Emergency Medicine - Full-Time NP/PA

American Addiction Centers • Bermuda Run, NC

1d • $58 - $87 • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) in Emergency Medicine will perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to diagnose emergency medical problems and prescribe necessary treatment for quality patient care. This role involves recording data, coordinating diagnostic procedures, and explaining them to patients. The PA will carry out complex patient care services under indirect physician supervision, monitor patient progress, and consult with the supervising physician when necessary. Responsibilities also include planning and scheduling work for the health team, participating in research projects, preparing statistical reports, and teaching students and residents. Ensuring complete and accurate medical record documentation, participating in continuing education, and adhering to department and hospital policies are crucial. The role also requires providing age-appropriate patient 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

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

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 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

What This Job Offers

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