Advanced Practice Professional- Emergency Medicine- PRN- High Point

206 Wake Forest Emergency Providers; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the High Point Main Emergency Medicine team on a part-time basis. The role involves performing complex emergency procedures, coordinating diagnostic studies, and maintaining thorough patient records under physician supervision.

Schedule varies with patient needs. Ideal candidates hold PA licensure and have graduation from an accredited PA program; ability to work well under pressure and communicate effectively is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• PA licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in diagnosing emergency medical problems and prescribing necessary treatment.
• Coordinate and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain procedures to patients.
• Carry out complex patient care under indirect physician supervision and monitor patient progress.
• Plan and schedule work for the physician's health team and ensure proper staffing and facilities.
• Participate in research projects and prepare analyses and recommendations.
• Teach students, residents and interns in emergency medicine techniques.
• Ensure complete documentation in the medical record.
• Participate in continuing education in emergency care.
• Stay up to date with department and hospital policy and guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Clinical assessment

Team coordination

Education

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/Experience: Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Licensure, Certification and/or Registration: 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

This job description is an overall statement of responsibilities of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform other related duties other than those described herein.

Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: 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 Benefits and more 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

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care

Starting with You

Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation.