Physician Assistant (Part Time) - Emergency Medicine

Washington University in St. Louis

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant will provide direct patient care to patients at Barnes-Jewish Hospital emergency department; providers will be also credentialed and may work at our community sites, including Barnes West County and Missouri Baptist Emergency Departments. Physician support present 24/7 at all sites. Our clinical sites are a mix of academic and community settings that allow for vast learning opportunities from diverse patient populations. WashU in St. Louis offers a competitive salary and exceptional employee benefits, including generous vacation and holiday time, a 7-10% matching 403(b), dependent tuition and so much more! Variable work schedule which includes day, night, and weekend shifts.

Requirements

• Master's degree - Physician Assistant Studies
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• Physician Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, or ability to obtain within 3 months of date of hire.
• Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Nice To Haves

• Minor procedural skills (i.e., suturing, abscess drainage, basic splinting).
• Emergency Physician Assistant or Certificate of Added Qualification in Emergency Medicine.
• 3 or more years of practicing in an emergency department setting.
• Physician Assistant Theory And Practice (1 Year)
• Adaptability
• Clinical Decision Making
• Clinical Diagnostics
• Communication
• Customer Empathy
• Detail-Oriented
• Disease Management
• Epic EHR
• HIPAA Compliance
• Interpersonal Communication
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Multitasking
• Organizing
• Patient and Family Education (Inactive)
• Patient Care
• Patient Evaluations
• Patient Management
• Pharmacology
• Preventive Care
• Teamwork
• Time Management

Responsibilities

• Performs physical assessments/examinations.
• Assesses and counsels patients and obtains medical histories.
• Monitors patient's adherence to protocols.
• Coordinates screening for research studies.
• Collects and records data per research requirements and guidelines.
• Develops and implements adherence plans used with protocols.
• Bills for professional services as permitted by the collaborative practice agreement.
• Interprets diagnostic tests results for deviations from normal.
• Prescribes therapy or medication with physician approval.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram and laboratory test.
• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and infection management.
• Provides physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objective, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Benefits

• WashU in St. Louis offers a competitive salary and exceptional employee benefits, including generous vacation and holiday time, a 7-10% matching 403(b), dependent tuition and so much more!
• Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees