Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA)- Emergency Medicine- Wheeling

Davita Inc.; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks an Advanced Practice Professional to oversee emergency medicine patients. Responsibilities include evaluation, diagnosis, collaboration with medical teams, and providing leadership. This role requires strong communication skills and a master's degree in a relevant field. Eligible new graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Acute care or emergency medicine experience preferred.
• Eligible new graduates will be considered.
• American Heart Association PALS certification is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive care for emergency medicine patients including evaluations and diagnostics.
• Coordinate with medical specialty teams and manage discharge planning.
• Participate in research and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Proficiency with computers

Strong communication skills

Education

Masters level education as Medical/Surgical Physician Assistant

Job description

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The West Virginia University Health System, the state's largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. It includes five institutes and provides management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements.

Whether caring for patients at critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System.

Additional Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) manages emergency medicine patients, including biological, social, and psychological assessments. The APP coordinates with medical/surgical specialty teams, reviews care plans, performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, and manages discharge planning and follow-up. The APP also participates in educating residents and medical/nursing students, providing healthcare services as per state law and licensing requirements.

EXPERIENCE:

• Acute care or emergency medicine experience preferred.
• Eligible new graduates will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Masters level education as Medical/Surgical Physician Assistant preferred.
• American Heart Association PALS certification is encouraged.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage comprehensive care for emergency medicine patients, including evaluations, diagnostics, collaboration with medical teams, discharge planning, and education. Other duties include participating in research, quality improvement, and community programs, documenting patient care, and providing leadership and education to staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires strength and stamina, including lifting and moving patients or equipment over 40 pounds, standing, walking, and working around biohazards and infectious diseases.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work involves close collaboration with staff, working irregular hours, and exposure to biohazards, infectious diseases, and potentially working near deceased patients or with water and electrical equipment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency with computers.
• Strong communication skills.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Exempt

Company: SMG System Medical Group

Location: 1 Medical Park Drive, Wheeling, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

WVUHS is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, and other protected characteristics under applicable laws.