PA - Specialty Practice - ED OBS

Seeking full time Physician Assistant to join our dynamic, team-based ED Observation Unit. Job responsibilities will include managing acute and chronic illness in the adult, geriatric and psychiatric populations with predicted short hospital stays. Shifts will in include day, evening, night, and shared weekends and holidays. Hospital inpatient or emergency experience preferred, but enthusiastic new grads or other backgrounds will be considered.

The Medical Specialty Physician Assistant has advanced knowledge and skills qualify her/him to function as a primary health care provider. She/he serves as a member of a collaborative health care team. This collaborative role includes responsibility for determining the patient's health and medical status by taking a health history; performing physical exams; initiating screening and diagnostic procedures; providing health maintenance services; and management of pregnancy, minor trauma, acute illnesses, and stable chronic illness. Consults with physician, as appropriate, keeping the physician informed of needs and problems related to patient care.

The Physician Assistant demonstrates knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and assesses data reflective of the patient's status. The Nurse Practitioner interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and provides care according to departmental policies and procedures.

Education:Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program required.

Experience:Clinical experience appropriate to specific practice/ department preferred

Licensure/Certification:Current Physician Assistants license (PA) required. DEA licensure required.AHA BLS-HCP certification required. Advanced life support is preferred and is required for those who may use a defibrillator in their practice.

Other:Meets credentialing requirements. Qualifies for malpractice insurance and is accepted by Carilion Clinic's malpractice insurance carrier. Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers. Maintains open and supportive communications between all department members and other employees, patients and their family members.Commitment to continued professional development.

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