EM APP Watauga PRN

American Addiction Centers•Boone, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) in the Emergency Medicine department at Watauga Medical Center performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to diagnose emergency medical problems and prescribe necessary treatment. This role involves recording data, coordinating diagnostic procedures, and explaining them to patients. The PA carries out advanced medical knowledge under indirect physician supervision, monitors patient progress, and consults with the supervising physician when necessary. They also plan and schedule work for the physician's health team, participate in research, prepare statistical reports, and teach students, residents, and interns unique techniques in Emergency Medicine. Ensuring complete and accurate medical record documentation, participating in continuing education, and adhering to department and hospital policies are key aspects of this position. 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

Nice To Haves

Continuing education in emergency/ urgent care.

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

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