EM APP CAB FT WFEP

Advocate Health Care; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Charlotte, NC seeks a Physician Assistant to join the Emergency Providers team at Cabarrus Main. The role is full-time (30 hours/week) in a fast-paced ED with opportunities to teach and contribute to research, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Required is graduation from an accredited PA program and PA licensure. The incumbent will perform complex emergency procedures, coordinate labs and imaging, and maintain accurate medical records while working under

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• PA Licensure.
• Ability to perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in emergency medicine.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in diagnosing emergencies.
• Records data and provisional conclusions for physician review.
• Coordinates and schedules labs and imaging studies.
• Explains procedures to patients and families.
• Provides patient care under supervision and monitors progress with physician input.
• Maintains complete medical records and supports education for students and staff.

Skills

Communication

Pressure management

Emergency procedures

Shift work

Education

PA program graduate

PA licensure

Job description

Department

Department: 04100 WFBMG Emergency Providers: AH Cabarrus Main - Emergency Medicine Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 30 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Varies Pay Range: $59.00 - $88.50

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION

PA Licensure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in diagnosing emergency medical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and service for quality patient care. Records data and tentative conclusions for review by physician. Coordinates and schedules laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient. Carries out complex patient care services under indirect physician supervision using advanced medical knowledge. Monitors progress of patients, maintain a record of the patient's progress, and consults with supervising physician when patient's progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria. Plans and schedules work for the physician's health team ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing, space and facilities for subsequent performance of assigned duties. Participates in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by supervising physician. Prepares statistical reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. Teaches students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures, which are unique to Emergency Medicine. Ensures complete and accurate documentation in the medical record of assessment and plan of care. Participates in continuing education in emergency/ urgent care. Remains up to date with department and hospital policy and guidelines. Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures Ability to work a rotating shift schedule Performs other related duties other than those described herein

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Fast paced, long hours, ability to deliver results Professionalism and customer service skills a must at all times Occasionally subject to irregular hours

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care