ECRH - Physicians Assistant

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking a Physician Assistant for the East Central Regional Hospital, Augusta Campus. The role focuses on admissions, initial assessment, and coordination with emergency and crisis facilities to determine appropriate level of care.

The incumbent will participate in medications decisions, medical clearances, and interdepartmental communication, with quarterly CEUs and potential for other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• MSN, DNP, PA from an accredited college or university.
• Current American Heart Association BLS.
• Dual certified in family medicine and psychiatry (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Admissions: Performs initial mental health and physical exams and documentation for admission to the facility.
• Reviews incoming referrals from ERs, crisis stabilization units, jails, and other facilities to determine acceptance.
• Makes clinical decisions with regards to medications, medical clearance, and level of care.
• Communicates effectively with referring facilities and community members (e.g., probate court, regional board).
• Communicates well with other ECRH disciplines.
• Covers temporary observation unit as needed/as directed.
• CE/CEUs training quarterly, bi-annually, and annually as required.
• All other duties as necessary.

Skills

Ability to multitask

Effective communication

Clinical decision making

Education

MSN, DNP, PA

American Heart Association BLS

Job description

ECRH - Physicians Assistant

Job ID: 300891

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other. Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state. The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Campus Locations

LocationAugusta UniversityOur Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 304 students per class. The MCG educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, with regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state, and two four-year campuses located in Athens (in partnership with the University of Georgia) and in Savannah (in partnership with Georgia Southern University). MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provide more than 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to approximately 575 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

Job Summary

This incumbent is responsible for admissions at the East Central Regional Hospital, Augusta Campus for the following responsibilities to include (but not limited to): performing initial mental health and physical exams and other documentation required for an admission to the facility; reviews incoming referrals from emergency rooms, crisis stabilization units, jails, and other facilities in a detailed manner as well as identifies any additional information needed to make the decision to accept the patient in question; makes good clinical decision with regards to medications, need for medical clearance, level of care (inpatient v. EATO).

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Admissions: Performs initial mental health and physical exams and other documentation required for an admission to the facility.
• Reviews incoming referrals from emergency rooms, crisis stabilization units, jails, and other facilities in a detailed manner as well as identifies any additional information needed to make the decision to accept the patient in question.
• Makes good clinical decisions with regards to medications, need for medical clearance, level of care (inpatient vs EATO).
• Communication: Communicates effectively with the referring facilities as well as any other community members, such as staff at probate court, the regional board, for examples.
• Communicates well with other ECRH disciplines.
• Coverage: Covers temporary observation unit if needed/as directed.
• CE/CEU and Training: AU and DBHDD training quarterly, bi-annually, and annually as required.
• CE/CEUs as needed.
• Other: All other duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• MSN, DNP, PA from an accredited college or university.
• Current American Heart Association BLS.

Preferred Educational Qualifications: Dual certified in family medicine and psychiatry

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to differentiate between SMI diagnosis.
• Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position).
• Pay Band: 16.
• Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.
• Recruitment Period: 7/20/26 - Until Filled.
• Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
• Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
• Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success." Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.