Advanced Practice Provider- Emergency Department - Full Time - Rotating

CO125 Nebraska Methodist Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Emergency Department in Omaha. You will provide medical care under physician supervision and perform minor procedures as needed, with a 0.9 FTE schedule across 36 hours per week and rotating days.

Must have graduated from an accredited PA program and hold an active PA license in the state. ACLS/BLS requirements apply; CME maintenance is expected, and prior APP experience is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• 2+ years Advanced Practice Provider (APP) experience required.
• Current PA license in the state of practice without restrictions.
• BLS strongly preferred at time of hire; ACLS required; PALS preferred.
• Maintains CME requirements to keep PA licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to patients under the supervision of a physician and perform minor surgical procedures as approved.
• Develop and communicate treatment plans to patients and families.
• Perform physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and document findings.
• Collaborate with physicians and colleagues to coordinate care and referrals.
• Respond promptly to patient needs and maintain compassionate, professional interactions.

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Physician Assistant program

Job description

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Nebraska Methodist Hospital Emergency Department Address: 8303 Dodge Street, Omaha Work Schedule: .9 FTE at 36 hours per week. Rotating days, weekends, Holidays. Under the supervision of a physician provide medical care to patients and performs minor surgical procedures according to the approved privilege list.

Responsibilities:

• Promotes positive relations when interacting with patients, visitors, families, physicians, customers and co-workers.
• Greet, smiles and makes eye contact.
• Introduces self by name.
• Volunteers to help co-workers and other employees.
• Addresses patients and others by surname.
• Responds quickly to patients and/or other peoples' needs.
• Knows and demonstrates 6 step customer complaint management process.
• Under the supervision of a physician provide medical care to patients and performs minor surgical procedures according to the approved privilege list.
• Perform physical examinations, suture simple lacerations, treat abrasions and burns, order and/or perform diagnostic tests, and document findings as appropriate.
• Develops and communicates treatment plan to patients.
• Formulates diagnostic impressions based on medical findings, consultation with patient and their family, and supervising physician as appropriate.
• Communicates and implements treatment plan and diagnosis to patient.
• Consults with supervising physician as necessary.
• Refer complex patient situations to the supervising physician.
• As assigned, performs face to face evaluation within 1 hour of notification for behavior health restraint need and approves reorders telephonically.
• Duties must be performed within scope of practice and time frame set by the Medical Director.

Education:

Must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Experience:

2+ years Advanced Practice Provider (APP) experience required.

License/Certifications:

• Current, valid, and maintained Physician Assistant (PA) license in the state working without restrictions required.
• Must stay current with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements to maintain PA licensure.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

Skilled in promoting positive relations when interacting with patients or other customers.

Physical Requirements:

Weight Demands Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity Occasionallly Performed (1%-33%): Climbing Crawling Kneeling Sitting

Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Balancing Carrying Crouching Distinguish colors Keyboarding/typing Lifting Pulling/Pushing Repetitive Motions Standing Stooping/bending Twisting Walking

Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Fingering/Touching Grasping Hearing Reaching Seeing/Visual Speaking/talking

Job Hazards:

Not Related: Explosives (pressurized gas) Electrical Shock/Static Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc) Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) Rare (1-33%): Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex) Mechanical moving parts/vibrations Occasionally (34%-66%): Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF) Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission. Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law. At Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and the people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. If you join our organization, you will have the opportunity to excel in your field, use the latest technologies, learn from the best and work as a team. You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference through The Meaning of Care.