Advanced Practice Provider - Emergency Dept (Full Time, Nights - Nocturnist)

Miami Children’s Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Children’s Hospital seeks a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (PA) to function independently within physician supervision. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and managing pediatric emergencies, with responsibilities including history and physicals, ordering tests, procedures, and documentation in EMR.

The position requires a Master’s in PA studies, active Florida licensure, NCCPA certification, and AHA BLS/PALS.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a PA program with eligibility for Florida licensure.
• Current Florida PA license in good standing.
• Certification by NCCPA and active status.
• AHA BLS certification in good standing.
• AHA PALS certification in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations.
• Order and interpret labs and radiology tests.
• Perform procedures within approved scope.
• Participate in quality initiatives and research.
• Initiate resuscitation and stabilization as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and health professionals as part of the team.
• Precept new APP hires and students.
• Maintain current clinical expertise and documentation.

Skills

Pediatric care experience

Ability to work nights/weekends

Independent judgment

Verbal and written communication

Confidentiality

Education

Master’s Degree - PA program

FL PA license

NCCPA certification

AHA BLS

AHA PALS

Job description

Job Description - Advanced Practice Provider - Emergency Dept (Full Time, Nights - Nocturnist) (28627)

Job Description

Advanced Practice Provider - Emergency Dept (Full Time, Nights - Nocturnist) - 28627

Description

Job Summary

The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) functions independently within parameters delineated by their supervising physician. The Emergency Medicine PA will assess, diagnose, and manage episodic illnesses, injuries and acute exacerbations of chronic diseases of the Pediatric Patient. Responsibilities include performing history and physical examination, ordering and interpreting radiological and laboratory test results, treating minor injuries, prescribing medications, documenting patient care services within EMR and departmental records, and performing procedures within scope of practice and demonstrating through competency. The Pediatric Emergency Medicine PA reports to the Pediatric Emergency Medicine APP Manager.

Job Specific Duties

• Performs comprehensive and problem focused history and physical examinations.
• Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic tests with education and experience.
• Performs procedures as demonstrated through competency and identified in delineation of privileges.
• Participates in performance improvement activities, quality initiatives and research.
• Initiates emergency resuscitation and stabilization as necessary.
• Works effectively with physicians and other health professionals as a member or leader of a health care team or other professional group.
• Precepts new APP hires and APP students.
• Accountable for maintaining current expertise and skills in order to facilitate a higher quality of clinical performance and to promote professional growth.
• Completes clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner. #APP #DOX

Qualifications

• Master's Degree of an approved program leading to eligibility for licensure as a Physician Assistant
• Current Florida PA license - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Certification by The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCPAA) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association (AHA) PALS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Pediatric Urgent Care or Pediatric Emergency Department experience preferred.
• Able to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights with varying shifts.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with other disciplines using discretion and independent judgement.
• Able to recognize subtle changes in patient's condition and to adapt care based on those changes.
• Able to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.

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