Advanced Practice Professional- Emergency Medicine- PRN- High Point

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is looking for a part-time Physician Assistant in Emergency Medicine in High Point, North Carolina. The role involves performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, coordinating patient care, and teaching medical students.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold a valid PA licensure. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential. The position does not offer benefits and requires flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Must have PA licensure.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.
• Carry out complex patient care services under supervision.
• Plan and schedule work for the physician's health team.
• Participate in clinical research projects.
• Teach students and residents in Emergency Medicine.
• Ensure complete and accurate documentation.
• Participate in continuing education.
• Ensure age/developmentally appropriate patient care.

Skills

Ability to maintain composure under pressure

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic procedures

Ability to work a rotating shift schedule

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program

PA licensure

Job description

Department: 04100 WFBMG University Group Practice: High Point Main - Emergency Medicine

Status: Part time

Benefits Eligible: No

Hours Per Week: 0

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Varies

Pay Range: $57.85 - $86.80

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.

PA licensure.

Essential Functions

1. Perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in diagnosing emergency medical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and service for quality patient care; record data and tentative conclusions for review by physician.
2. Coordinate and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
3. Carry out complex patient care services under indirect physician supervision using advanced medical knowledge; monitor progress of patients, maintain a record of the patient's progress, and consult with supervising physician when patient's progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.
4. Plan and schedule work for the physician's health team ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing, space and facilities for subsequent performance of assigned duties.
5. Participate in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by supervising physician; prepare statistical reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
6. Teach students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures which are unique to Emergency Medicine.
7. Ensures complete and accurate documentation in the medical record of assessment and plan of care.
8. Participate in continuing education in emergency/urgent care.
9. Remain up to date with department and hospital policy and guidelines.
10. Ensure age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule.

Augment a physician's ability to provide patient care services by independently and interdependently scheduling, supervising, and/or conducting complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and/or surgeries in the Emergency Medicine setting; independently participate in the delivery of direct patient care within the scope of the individual authority granted by the applicable state State Boards of Medical Examiners.