APP Emergency Department - PRN

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Physician Assistant for the APP Emergency Department at Great Bend Hospital. The role collaborates with physicians and healthcare teams to provide primary level care in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Qualified candidatesGraduate from an accredited PA program with PA-C certification; NCCPA or within 6–12 months of employment. Licensure by the State Board of Healing Arts and BLS certification required or to be completed within two weeks of

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• PA-C certification with NCCPA or within 6–12 months of employment.
• Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) by the State Board of Healing Arts.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or to be completed within 2 weeks of employment.

Responsibilities

• Collect and assess initial and ongoing data about patient health status.
• Develop and revise an individualized plan of care with outcomes for patient/family.
• Explain procedures and medications, obtain informed consent when indicated, and provide instructions.
• Document and communicate all required components of patient care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Interprofessional collaboration

Clinical documentation

Emergency department experience

Education

Graduate PA Program

Tools

NCCPA certification

PA licensure

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Position Title APP Emergency Department - PRN Great Bend Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest: The Physician Assistant provides primary level of care in collaboration with physicians and other members of the health care team to a specific patient population in the outpatient and/or the inpatient setting. The Physician Assistant maintains an advanced knowledge base and skills in health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, physical and psychosocial assessment, and management of health and illness in the health care of individuals.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Collects and assesses initial and on-going data about the health status of the patient. Initiates and/or revises an individualized plan of care that includes immediate and long-term outcomes for the patient/family and reflects the plan of the entire health care team. Carries out interventions safely and in compliance with policy to facilitate achievement of expected outcomes. Evaluates patient response to intervention/therapy based upon expected outcomes. Provides patient education by explaining procedures, medications and giving instructions at a level the patient can understand; addresses patient’s questions and concerns; verifies patient informed consent when indicated. Documents and communicates all required components of patient care. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.

Preferred Education and Experience

3 or more years of experience.

Required Licensure and Certification

Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants(NCCPA) or within six to twelve months of employment. Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) - State Board of Healing Arts Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment.

Time Type

Part time

Job Requisition ID

R-40780

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region's premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.